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Easy Chocolate Frosting

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Timing
Timing
Total:
Prep:
2 Min.
Skill Level:
Beginner
Yields:
1 cup

Just two ingredients and two steps? Now that's what we call simply delicious! This Easy Chocolate Frosting recipe is not only quick to create, but it's rich and creamy and can be used many ways. Serve warm as a drizzle over ice cream or cakes, or chill as chocolate icing on a cake or cupcakes. Simply heat sweetened condensed milk and HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips in a saucepan and stir.  This Easy Chocolate Frosting recipe is perfect for beginners or for those who don't want to spend a ton of time in the kitchen. If you like buttercream-style frostings, try our "Perfectly Chocolate" Chocolate Frosting or One-Bowl Buttercream Frosting.

Ingredients & Directions

Prep Time
2 minutes
COOK TIME
5 minutes
Cool Time
1 hour 30 minutes

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Ingredients

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Step-By-Step Directions

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1

In small saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until chips are melted and mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

2

Use immediately as a drizzle or cool completely (about 1-1/2 hours) to desired spreading consistency. (Stir periodically to keep crust from forming).

Tip

Ingredients can be doubled or tripled for larger amounts of frosting.

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