We are officially in the middle of winter, there’s snow on the ground, and wind chill temperatures are hitting well below the freezing mark. On a cold winter’s day you just can’t beat a cup of hot cocoa. The first cup of hot cocoa is believed to have been created by the Mayan’s more than 2,000 years ago and today we are still drinking it. We are even taking the timeless recipe to a whole new level by creating our own concoctions to make the cocoa hotter, sweeter, saltier, or even cold.
Below is onetwo of ten My719Moms “Must Try Cocoa Recipes” for this winter season. We will be posting a new cocoa recipe every Sunday through the month of January. Let us know which recipe is your favorite.
Happy taste testing!
Recipe # 1 – Super Thick Hot Chocolate from Laura’s Sweet Spot
Ingredients
•3 cups milk
•1 cup evaporated milk
•½ teaspoon vanilla extract
•¼ cup cocoa powder
•¼ cup sugar
•2 tablespoons cornstarch
•Pinch ground cinnamon, optional
Instructions
1.In a saucepan, combine the milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla and warm up over a low heat.
2.Combine the cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon in another bowl. Whisk the cocoa mixture into the warm milk mixture. Whisk the mixture frequently to prevent it from scorching.
3.Remove the mixture from the heat just after it has come to a boil. The mixture should be suuuuuper rich and thick!
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Recipe #2 – Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate from Simply Sweet ‘N Savory
Ingredients
•2 Cups Milk
•3 oz. dark chocolate or milk chocolate chopped
•3 tbsp. creamy peanut butter
Directions
1.Warm milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
2.Whisk in chocolate and peanut butter.
3.Cook until melted and smooth
4.Keep simmering until it thickens slightly, about 2 to 3 minutes
5.Remove from heat, pour hot chocolate into mugs
6.Serve with whipped cream or drizzle peanut butter on top.
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