Chocolate salami is a confection from Italy, but with many variations from around the globe. I think it's just as good as ...

Add confectioner's sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream or milk, salt and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds and then increase the speed and beat on high for one minute.

As far as gifting goes, this is a tried-and-true hit. Here’s your shopping list: unsweetened cocoa powder, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, Irish whiskey (like Jameson). Here’s the recipe.