Chocolate Chip Frosting
By hpdoxi
Add a sweet bite of chocolate to creamy frosting for an unexpected treat.
- 5
Ingredients
- 2 cup(s) semisweet chocolate chips
- Basic Buttercream
- Basic Buttercream
- 12 ounce(s) (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 pound(s) confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract
Preparation
Step 1
Fold chocolate chips into Basic Buttercream. Use immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. (Bring to room temperature, and beat on low speed before using.)
Basic Buttercream (makes 4 cups)
1.Beat butter with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and creamy, about 2 minutes.
2.Reduce speed to medium. Add sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating after each addition, about 5 minutes. (After every 2 additions, increase speed to high, and beat for 10 seconds, then reduce speed to medium-high). Add vanilla, and beat until buttercream is smooth. Use immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. (Bring to room temperature, and beat on low speed until smooth before using.)