CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING 
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. butter, softened
2 c. sifted confectioners sugar
5 tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Melt chocolate chips over hot water; stir until smooth. Set aside; cool 15 minutes. In large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add confectioners sugar alternately with milk. Add melted chocolate and vanilla; beat until smooth. Makes enough to frost a two-layer cake.

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Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
   #48221
 Las (New Jersey) says:
This frosting recipe is a keeper- the use of chocolate chips instead of cocoa makes the flavor more intense. I think next time I will try the dark chocolate 60% chips and another time white chocolate chips. Thanks for posting.
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 Julie (Ohio) says:
Yummy and easy. Texture similar to whipped topping.
   #93960
 Amy M (Pennsylvania) says:
Easy to prepare and absolutely delicious. I used Ghiardelli chocolate chips to make this recipe smooth and creamy. Definitely add this one to your favorites.
   #94447
 Melissa (United States) says:
Easy to make and very good. The family loves it and so do I. I put 4 tablespoons of milk and 1 tablespoon of water mixed with 1 tsp. of instant coffee to bring out the chocolate. This recipe is a keeper and in my recipe box :)
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 Fergie (Alberta) says:
I love this recipe. I have used mint chocolate chips and white chocolate chips. I bumped up the vanilla extract to one teaspoon for the white chocolate chips. There are so many variations you can try. I get so many compliments. Next I will try some kind of lemon one. Definitely a keeper.

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