Rich Choclate Frosting

Best Chocolate Frosting
adapted from Martha Stewart’s Baking Handbook

1/2 C semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons boiling water
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar

1. Chop the chocolate and place in a heat proof bowl.
Microwave at 15 second intervals until almost melted, then just stir till it is comlpletely melted.
Let cool for 15 - 20 minutes.
2. Dissolve the cocoa powder in the boiling water in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. In an electric mixer, beat butter until creamy. Scrape the bowl.
4. Add powdered sugar and beat to combine.
5. Add cooled, melted chocolate and beat to combine.
6. Add cocoa paste and beat to combine.
Makes enough to frost a dozen cupcakes (or eat it with a spoon straight from the mixing bowl!)