Cocoa Frosting

Cocoa flavored frosting that is delicious and easy! You make it right in the microwave.

Ingredients:

2 tb Cocoa
2 tb Butter
3 tb Milk
3 c Confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 tsp. Vanilla extract

Directions:

Combine cocoa, milk and butter in a medium-sized, heat- resistant, non-metallic bowl.
Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 1 1/2 minutes or until butter is melted.
Gradually add confectioners' sugar and beat with electric mixer till smooth.
Stir in vanilla.

Fills and frosts two 8-inch layers.

Note: If consistency is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons more milk as you are beating in confectioners' sugar.

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Cooking Tips:

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Pie Crust: If you are having trouble with your crust browning too soon around the rim, place some tin foil around it prevent burning.

Frying Turkey: If you are frying a turkey, please use precautions, and the correct type of oil. Peanut oil is the best oil to use as it has a lower flash point, and doesn't catch on fire as easily as other oils. NEVER fry a turkey indoors!

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