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Mounds Valentine's Day Cupcake Filling & Frosting

Amber
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Ingredients
  

  • For the Filling:
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 cups 1 can of coconut milk
  • For the Frosting:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar + more to reach desired consistency
  • 1 bag dark chocolate chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup canned evaporated milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter

Instructions
 

  • For the Filling:
  • Bring coconut and milk to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Sift together the sugar and cornstarch then add to milk mixture.
  • Stir the filling mixture continuously until it thickens; store uncovered in the refrigerator until ready to use.

  • For the Frosting:
  • Combine everything but the sugar in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 40 seconds. Stir
  • Return to the microwave for 20 more seconds.
  • Remove the bowl (carefully) from the microwave and stir in sugar. Combine well, adding more sugar to reach your desired consistency.
  • Stir in the fridge until you're ready to use.