Hot Chocolate Buttercream Frosting is the perfect addition to your favorite holiday treats. This frosting whips up in 5 minutes or less. Use it on everything from cookies to cupcakes or grab a spoon and dig right in! ‘Tis the season!
I was talking to my friend Lisa the other day about Christmas, and the fact that it’s now less than two weeks away, and the fact that I’m just not feeling the Christmas spirit as much as usual. Her answer? “It’s the weather.” At first I laughed, thinking that was a pretty simplistic explanation of my lack of Christmas spirit. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized…. she was right!
How could I expect it to feel like Christmas when it doesn’t feel like Christmas? It’s not cold, there’s no snow, there are no fires in the fireplace or cups of hot chocolate or weekend mornings spent sledding and making snow angels. Really, if you think about it, it’s no wonder I’m not feeling the Christmas spirit!
But you know what? I still have 9 days left. And I intend to make the most of them! Starting with Christmas music, Christmas cookies, and hot chocolate. Honestly, there’s nothing that can get me ready for Christmas more quickly than a warm cup of hot chocolate and a big plate of cookies to decorate.
So, in preparation for getting our Christmas spirit on, I decided to make a fun new kind of frosting for us to use on our cookies. Hot Chocolate Buttercream Frosting is such a rich and creamy addition to all your baked goods.Let’s just say I’m feeling confident that we’ll have NO problem finding our Christmas spirit…..in between sips of hot chocolate and licks of hot chocolate buttercream…..I’m sure it’s in there somewhere!
Hot Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
This Hot Chocolate Buttercream Frosting is the perfect addition to your favorite holiday treats. Use it on everything from cookies to cupcakes to bars and more! 'Tis the season!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup salted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup chocolate milk
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- marshmallow bits
Instructions
- Place butter in a large mixing bowl and beat until fluffy.
- Gradually add in 2 cups of powdered sugar, beating well.
- Slowly add in chocolate milk and cocoa powder.
- Add remaining 2 cups of powdered sugar, a little bit at a time, mixing thoroughly.
- *Optional: heat frosting slightly before using. Top with marshmallow bits.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 198Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 45mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 0gSugar: 37gProtein: 0g
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I’m not in the mood yet, but I will be next week, once Jordan’s out of school. This frosting – totally delightful!!
Jess says
No snow here but plenty of rain and 60 degree temps 🙁 I’m hopeful but it doesn’t look good! What does look good? This delicious recipe! I have to try it asap!
marcie says
This frosting sounds incredible! Why have I never thought to frost cookies like this? Sounds like something I need to try, and I have one of those gingerbread boy mugs in your photos…it’s my very favorite. 🙂
Meg @ With Salt and Wit says
I couldn’t agree more! It is supposed to be 50 degrees here on Christmas and its just not right! I want snow on Christmas! Either way, this hot chocolate frosting could get my in the spirit! I just want a big spoonful of it!
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says
Who needs cookies/ Give me a bowl of that frosting and a spoon. 😉
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
Forget the cookies! I’ll take a big spoonful of this delicious looking frosting, Cathy!
eat good 4 life says
I love these cookies. I haven’t had a chance to make anything like this in for ever. Great idea with the hot chocolate 🙂
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
This unseasonably warm weather is totally throwing me off too. I mean, it is 66 degrees out right now… the day before Christmas Eve! What is this sorcery?? lol!
On another note, this buttercream sounds fabulous! 🙂 You just can’t go wrong with anything hot chocolate flavored.
Nutmeg Nanny says
This frosting looks so good I want to eat it by the spoonful…haha.
Pamela Spellman says
I am just seeing your recipe and I added some dry hot chocolate mix to some cocoa powder cause i did not have enough. And bless god i was about to eat it up before my cakes could cool off.