Ingredients
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup hershey's cocoa, or... hershey's european
3 2/3 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
In small saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add cocoa; stir
constantly just until mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat; pour
into small mixer bowl. Add powdered sugar alternately with milk,
beating to spreading consistency. Blend in vanilla. Spread frosting
while warm. About 2-1/4 cups frosting.
Variation:
Peppermint: Add 1 tablespoon finely crushed peppermint candy to
frosting mixture.
Hershey's is a registered trademark of Hershey Foods Corporation.
Recipe may be reprinted courtesy of the Hershey Kitchens.
Meal-Master compatible format by: Karen Mintzias
Servings: 1 recipe
Cocoa Fudge Frosting Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Beverages; Cake; Candy; Dessert; Fudge
The History of Recipes
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We hope you enjoy this Cocoa Fudge Frosting recipe.
