Chocolate Frosting Ingredients 5 1/3 tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 pinch salt 3 tablespoons boiling water 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar Directions In a large bowl, cream the butter. Add in cocoa, salt and boiling water, stirring until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat until frosting reaches a spreadable consistency. If frosting seems too thick, add water. If it seems too thin, add powdered sugar. Spread on cooled cookies, cake or whatever you need frosted. Back