Chocolate-Marshmallow Frosting

This recipe goes with Heavenly Candy Bar Cupcakes, Heavenly Candy Bar Cake

Yield: Makes 4 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 3  cups  miniature marshmallows
• 3/4  cup  butter or margarine, cut up
• 3/4  cup  evaporated milk
• 6  ounces  unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 6  cups  powdered sugar
• 1  tablespoon  vanilla extract

Preparation

Melt first 4 ingredients in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring 5 minutes or until mixture is smooth.

Transfer chocolate mixture to a large bowl. Place the bowl into a larger bowl filled with ice and water. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating at low speed with an electric mixer. Increase speed to medium-high, and beat 5 minutes or until frosting is cool, thick, and spreadable. Stir in 1 tablespoon vanilla.