Fudge Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

24 large marshmallows, halved
2/3 c. semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. water
5 c. sifted powdered sugar
3 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Place marshmallows, chocolate, shortening and water in saucepan; cook over low heat until melted and smooth, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
Gradually beat in sugar and vanilla; beat until mixture starts to lose gloss.
Use immediately.