1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 (1 lb.) box powdered sugar
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted (I like to use Ghirardelli chips)
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt

Beat butter on medium speed with an electric mixer until nice and creamy; Slowly add sugar, alternating the melted chocolate and whipping cream.

Beat on low speed after each addition until well blended. Add vanilla and salt and blend.

Yield: 3 1/2 cups frosting.

Submitted by: Margaret Comer