How to Make Chocolate Chip Frosting

If you ever wanted to make a lip smacking chocolate chip frosting right at your home, then here is your chance to do so. Read this article to learn the techniques for making chocolate chip frosting with the simplest ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks or 180g) butter, melted
  • 4 cups (500g) icing sugar
  • 7 oz (200g) unsweetened chocolate or cocoa, melted
  • 1 cup (170g) chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup (180g) milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • Pinch of salt

Steps

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    Add the butter, icing sugar, and milk to a mixing bowl.
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    Carefully blend the ingredients together thoroughly. Be sure to start off with a low speed first to minimize the dust from the sugar.
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    Stop the mixer occasionally. Use a rubber spatula to push down any mixture from the sides back into the center of the bowl.
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    Add the melted chocolate and chocolate chips. Continue to blend.
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    Use immediately or store in an airtight container.

Tips

  • To create a fluffier frosting, blend the milk, sugar, and butter on a higher or highest setting until the consistency you want.

Things You'll Need

  • Stand or hand mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rubber spatula

Sources and Citations

Article Info

Categories: Frosting Icing and Fondant