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Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting

I really dislike frosting, because it's usually so cloyingly sweet...then I discovered this recipe. It's really good - very rich, and not too sweet. To save a bit on the calories, I use low fat sour cream...but don't even think of using margerine in lieu of butter! {#emotions_dlg.scared}

Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup cocoa

3 cups confectioners sugar

1/2 cup sour cream

2 tsp. vanilla

In a small saucepan melt the butter. Add the cocoa, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.

Transfer the mixture to a small mixing bowl and cool slightly.

Add the confectioners sugar alternately with sour cream; beat to spreading consistency.

Stir in vanilla.

Makes about 2 1/2 cups of yummy frosting.