Secret Simple Hot Chocolate Food

EASY HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPE WITH COCOA

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the water, cocoa powder, sugar, and a tiny pinch of sea salt. Whisk briskly to combine.
• Bring almost to a boil over medium heat and whiskly briskly for a minute or two until smooth, glossy, and dark in color.
• Pour in 1 1/2 cups of milk and whisk until frothy and slightly steamy, but do not boil. Taste, and add more milk if the hot chocolate is too strong for you.
• Pour into mugs and enjoy!

TOP SECRET CHOCOLATE COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, add the butter and sugar and cream together with a hand mixer. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until combined. In a medium bowl, mix the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients and continue mixing until incorporated.
• Roll the dough into 2 logs that are about 2-inches high and 1-foot long. Wrap them in waxed paper and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Once thoroughly chilled, slice the cookies into 1/2-inch thick rounds and cover with sanding sugar. Place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
• Remove to a wire rack to cool.

SECRET CHOCOLATE CHILI RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook chicken in large saucepan on medium-high heat until cooked through, stirring occasionally.
• Add tomatoes, beans and chocolate; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Top each serving with 1/4 cup cheese.

SECRET SIMPLE HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Stir milk and sugar together in a microwave-safe glass or mug. Microwave until hot, about 2 minutes. Stir in chocolate syrup until completely incorporated.

EASY HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan and heat until desired temperature.
• Pour into glass and garnish with marshmallow cream and chocolate shavings.

HOMEMADE HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Heat the milk, cocoa, sugar and chocolate in a small pan over a medium heat until steaming and the chocolate has melted. Whisk to dissolve the cocoa.
• Pour into a mug, then add the cream to float on top. Grate over a little more chocolate to serve.

SECRET SIMPLE HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Stir milk and sugar together in a microwave-safe glass or mug. Microwave until hot, about 2 minutes. Stir in chocolate syrup until completely incorporated.n

FRRROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE: SERENDIPITY'S BEST-KEPT SECRET

Steps:

• Chop the chocolate into small pieces and place it in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring occasionally until melted. Add the cocoa and sugar, stirring constantly until thoroughly blended. Remove from heat and slowly add 1/2 cup of the milk and stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
• In a blender place the remaining cup of milk, the room temperature chocolate mixture, and the ice. Blend on high speed until smooth and the consistency of a frozen daiquiri. Pour into a giant goblet and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Enjoy with a spoon or a straw. . . .or both!

PERFECT HOT COCOA

Steps:

• Bring 4 cups whole or low-fat milk to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat. Mix 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 3 to 4 ounces finely chopped bittersweet chocolate in a bowl, then whisk into the milk. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring, until the chocolate melts and the cocoa is thick, about 2 minutes. Divide among 4 mugs and garnish each with homemade marshmallows (see below) or whipped cream.