- 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
- 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, such as Frosted Chocolate Walnut Goodies.