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One-Bowl Buttercream Frosting

Details

Timing
Timing
Total:
Prep:
5 Min.
Skill Level:
Beginner
Yields:
2 cups

Tons of flavor and only one bowl! With the rich flavor of HERSHEY’S Cocoa and a few other ingredients you probably have in your cupboard, homemade chocolate frosting is just five minutes away. Use this decadent topping for cupcakes, cakes, cookies and beyond. This One-Bowl Buttercream Frosting is so simple and fun to make, you can even get your littlest helpers involved in the kitchen.  Calling all chocolate lovers! Top these HERSHEY'S Chocolate One-Bowl Brownies with One-Bowl Buttercream Frosting to make all your dessert dreams come true.

Ingredients & Directions

Prep Time
5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 Tbsps
    butter or margarine, softened
  • 2 2/3 cups
    powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cups
    HERSHEY'S Cocoa or HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa
  • 1/3 cup
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
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Step-By-Step-Directions

Equipment Needed 
Medium Bowl Medium Bowl
1

Beat butter in medium bowl. Add powdered sugar and cocoa alternately with milk, beating to spreading consistency (additional milk may be needed). Stir in vanilla.

Tip

Milk and vanilla extract can be combined before beating into frosting.