Vegan Chocolate Frosting

1/2 cup vegan shortening

1 tablespoon corn syrup

1 1/2 teaspoons flour

1/3 cup of water and 

3/4 cup powdered sugar (add 1/2 cup more if a thick frosting is desired for piping)

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 

3 tablespoons oil

1 1/2 tablespoons corn syrup 

1 tablespoon maple syrup

1/3 cup cocoa

Mix shortening, 1 tablespoon corn syrup, and flour on high speed in mixer till fluffy scraping down sides as needed.  Then while still on mixing on high drizzle in water and sugar alternating water and sugar as you go. Continue mixing on high till fluffy again. Set aside. In a heat proof bowl over just simmering water,

melt chocolate and oil stirring slowly. When melted stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons corn syrup and 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Add chocolate mixture to sugar mixture. Add cocoa and mix till combined. Use this vegan chocolate frosting as you wish! This is a fluffy, sweet vegan chocolate frosting that gets a smooth but fudgy texture when refrigerated.

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