e making Hot Chocolate from the recipe on the Hershey box. My taste in chocolate has since changed, but i do still love a great cup of hot cocoa. This is one of the true comfort foods that reminds me of cozying up beside a crackling fire, a luxury I've long forgotten since moving to the big city. Most of the fireplaces here are strictly decorative.I've brought the hot chocolate mix along with a tub of mini marshmallows (from Whole Foods) to work with me to warm up some people's day. My friend Colby bought all kinds of great snacks, so it's the perfect compliment. This makes a wonderful gift for the holidays...and there will be more of those coming soon.
Use whatever unsweetened baking chocolate you prefer. I bought Scharffen Berger.
Hot Cocoa:
1/4 cup unsweetened baking chocolate
1/3 cup sugar (I use organic)
1 tsp vanilla
2 Tb chopped dark chocolate
4 cups milk
1/4 cup half and half or cream
Combine the first 4 ingredients in a small pot over medium heat, and stir in half & half. Mix ingredients until chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Fill the pot with the milk while stirring and simmer until hot. Pour into coffee mugs and top with marshmallows, whipped cream, or shaved chocolate. Makes 4-6 servings
Hint: add a shot of espresso or some really strong coffee and you'll have a Mocha
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