11392 Bittersweet Chocolate Frosting 10 mins 10 mins 2 cups Thu Jan 10 12:50:00 -0800 2008 Tue Aug 25 11:38:04 -0700 2009 Easy American CHOW http://www.chow.com/recipes/11392 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:38:04 GMT A simple topping for cookies and cakes A simple topping for cookies and cakes. To some, chocolate frosting is the ultimate comfort food. To indulge, slather on graham crackers for a quick snack or frost our chocolate malt cake with it for a triple-malt indulgence.

Game plan: Melting chocolate is easy in the microwave. Simply place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute, stirring halfway through.

The frosting will last up to 1 week stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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  • Beat butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Stop the mixer and add powdered sugar. Turn the mixer to low, then gradually increase the speed until the powdered sugar is completely incorporated.
  • Turn the mixer off and add vanilla and chocolate. Beat on medium-high speed until the frosting is airy and thoroughly mixed, about 3 minutes. Use to top cookies, cupcakes, or cakes.
    • ]]>     http://www.chow.com/assets/2008/07/choc_frosting290.jpg Kate Ramos 67 Condiment/Sauce 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), at room temperature

    ]]>     298 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar, sifted

    ]]>     292 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

    ]]>     3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and slightly cooled

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