Dark Chocolate Frosting

• 1 (10-ounce) bag Enjoy Life semisweet chocolate chips (1 1/2 cups)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• 1 cup dairy-free, soy-free vegetable shortening
• 1/4 cup confectioners sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon rice milk

1. Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl.
2. Melt in the microwave, stopping to stir every 30 seconds.
3. It will take about 2 minutes to melt them.
4. Stir until smooth, about 1 minute.
5. Let cool to room temperature.
6. Combine the cocoa powder and boiling water in a small bowl, stirring until smooth and the cocoa has dissolved completely.
7. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the shortening, confectioners sugar, salt, and rice milk, beating on medium speed for about 3 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
8. Add the melted chocolate and beat on low speed for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
9. Add the cocoa mixture, and beat for about 1 more minute, or until combined.

chocolate chips, cocoa, boiling water, vegetable shortening, confectioners sugar, salt, rice milk

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/dark-chocolate-frosting-379135 (may not work)