Ingredients
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 tbsp butter
2 sq. chocolate
Directions
RE: Chocolate Frosting DATE: 04-08-91 AREA: COOKING CONTAINS RECIPE
Grandma Ruby's Famous Chocolate Birthday Frosting Beat when cool. I
suppose you melt all this in a double boiler... If any frosting
experts recognize that this is missing a crucial step, please inform
me. I haven't made this yet, but will as soon as an occasion comes
up... From the files of Grandma Ruby Williams. Handwritten. Valerie
Whittle
Servings: 6 servings
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