Easy Chocolate Icing Recipe

This ridiculously easy 3-ingredient chocolate icing is the ultimate topping for your favorite brownies (or cakes!). Made with just butter, chocolate chips, and powdered sugar, this decadent frosting is unbelievably simple to whip up and delivers intense chocolate flavor. Perfect for beginner bakers, this recipe takes just minutes to make and guarantees a delicious result that will impress even the most seasoned chocolate lovers. Get ready for melt-in-your-mouth perfection!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 4 mins
Calories 118 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 2.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Chocolate Icing

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How to Make Easy Chocolate Icing

  1. Melt 1/4 cup (57g) of unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
  2. Add 1 cup (170g) of semi-sweet chocolate chips to the melted butter. Stir constantly until the chips are completely melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  3. Gradually add 2 cups (225g) of powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated and the icing reaches your desired consistency. Add more powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed, to thicken.
  4. Spread the warm chocolate icing generously over your slightly warm brownies. Refrigerate for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the icing to set before serving and enjoying!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

57g

Fat

15g

Carbs

5g

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