Old Fashioned Chocolate Icing

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Old Fashioned Chocolate Icing

Recipe By : David Gammon <HMJL49A@prodigy.com>
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Icings and Glazes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/2 squares chocolate
or
3 tbsp. cocoa
2 cups sugar
1 tbsp. Karo syrup or other syrup
1 small can evaporated milk
1/2 stick margarine or butter
1 tsp vanilla

Combinge chocolate, sugar, syrup and milk. Mix well, and cook with candy
thermometer to 232 degrees. Add in butter and vanilla.

DO NOT STIR!! Let it cool to 130 degrees, then beat well.

This is the recipe used by the lady who made all the birthday cakes and
special occasion cakes in our community in eastern North Carolina for
years. It's worth the effort.



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