Chocolate Chip Frosting

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Add a sweet bite of chocolate to creamy frosting for an unexpected treat.

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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.)