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chocolate cookies with a rosette swirl of chocolate fudge frosting on top.
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Fudge Frosting

This is my go-to chocolate Fudge Frosting! It is velvety smooth and thick with the ideal chocolate flavoring. Ps. It’s super easy, too.  
Prep Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: chocolate frosting, fudge frosting
Servings: 24 medium cookies
Author: Karli Bitner

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (167g) salted butter, softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) dutch processed cocoa powder
  • 4 cups (428g) powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
  • milk to thin, if needed

Instructions

  • Start by whipping the butter and cream cheese until smooth. You can do this with an electric hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer.
    3/4 cup (167g) salted butter, softened, 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • Next, add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing until it is combined before adding another cup.
    4 cups (428g) powdered sugar
  • Scrape down the sides and add in the cocoa powder and the vanilla.
    1 cup (120g) dutch processed cocoa powder, 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
  • Finally, add in milk 1 tsp at a time until you've reached your desired consistency.
    milk to thin, if needed
  • Use on brownies, bars, cookies or even cakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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