Chocolate Frosting

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 3/4 cup strong coffee
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup cold butter or 1 cup margarine, cut into small pieces

Recipe

• 1 in a small saucepan, melt chocolate over low heat, stirring frequently. add coffee granules, strong coffee, and almond extract, and stir well.
• 2 remove from heat, and, using wooden mixing spoon, beat in butter or margarine, a few pieces at a time until smooth.
• 3 transfer to medium mixing bowl, cover, and refrigerate until thickened to spreading consistency, about 30 minutes.