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My mama’s chocolate frosting recipe has been a favorite of my family’s for as long as a I can remember! Just be warned – you’ll all be fighting over who gets to lick the bowl!
Alright, y’all. Brace yourselves. I am about to share with you the most fudgy, delicious, amazing chocolate frosting recipe that you will ever eat in your life. (I know I promised to share this recipe a few days ago, but life has been crazy this week. I apologize.)
My mama used to make this homemade chocolate frosting and pour it on homemade brownies. I’m not a fan of frosted brownies (the frosting does something funky to the texture of the brownie, in my opinion), but I had no problem scraping the frosting off with my teeth and tossing the brownie in the trash.
No shame in my game, friends.
I can remember my mom making this, standing at the stove and counting to 60, making sure that the milk and sugar boiled for exactly 60 seconds. I’m not sure what would happen if it boiled for 61 seconds, or heaven forbid, 62 seconds. My mama took the 60 second rule very seriously. So do I, and so should you. Don’t mess with perfection.
This chocolate fudge frosting is worth every single second. It’s seriously amazing.
I also remember that my parents always let my brother and me lick the bowl when they made brownies or cakes, but when it came to this frosting, it was a family event. The kids had to share with the parents.
Have I convinced you to try this yet?
Put it on brownies if you’re a frosted brownie kinda gal (or guy) or use it to frost doughnuts like I did. This isn’t a frosting that you would pipe. It’s thin and pourable, but it hardens up very quickly into a fudge like texture. In fact, I plan on experimenting with this soon to see if I can turn it into fudge. I imagine it would be divine.
If you’re really desperate for a little chocolate, but don’t feel like baking, go ahead and make a 1/4 batch of this chocolate fudge frosting and eat it with a spoon. It’ll make you happy. Trust me. I know.
Chocolate Frosting
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 6 tbsp butter
- 6 tbsp milk
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips milk chocolate or semi-sweet
Instructions
- Add sugar, butter, and milk to a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a rolling boil, stirring often.
- Boil for exactly 60 seconds and remove from heat.
- Stir in chocolate chips and continue stirring until the chocolate has melted.
- Use frosting immediately as it will harden quickly.
Kathy S. says
Came out perfect…even though the first time I made it I threw everything together in the pot! Everyone loves it…it will be a definite “go to”!
Karly says
So glad you enjoy it! Thanks, Kathy!
Theresa says
I’ve made this recipe twice now and both times the frosting is runny. How can I get it to hardened?
Karly says
Hi Theresa! It’s meant to be very runny and poured over the top of something, like a pan of brownies. It will set as it cools. You could also add more chocolate chips to the mixture if you want it thicker.
Patty Tappen-Rausch says
Before I make the frosting, I need to know is it powder sugar or regular sugar??
Karly says
Hi Patty! This is granulated sugar.