Old Fashioned Hot Chocolate
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Recipe
â…“ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
â…“ cup boiling water
3 ½ cups milk
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup half-and-half cream
In a saucepan, combine cocoa, sugar and salt. Add boiling water and stir. Simmer for a couple of minutes stirring constantly. Add milk and heat until hot (do not boil). Add vanilla and pour into four mugs. Finally, add the cream to cocoa to cool slightly.
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Old Fashioned Hot Chocolate
Added By:
Nathan
Nathan
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Difficulty
Easy, Moderate
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Physical Effort
Low
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Exp Required
None, Beginner
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Price Range
$.01 to $10
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Uniqueness
2
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Age Range
Pre-teen, Teen, Adult, Senior
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Min Number
No data available
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Complexity
Simple
Recipe
â…“ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
â…“ cup boiling water
3 ½ cups milk
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup half-and-half cream
In a saucepan, combine cocoa, sugar and salt. Add boiling water and stir. Simmer for a couple of minutes stirring constantly. Add milk and heat until hot (do not boil). Add vanilla and pour into four mugs. Finally, add the cream to cocoa to cool slightly.
Have a little fun and add your own touch. How about adding:
Mint
Candy Canes
Smarties
Dinner Mints
Banana Slices
M&Ms
Sprinkled Icing Sugar
Animal Crackers
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Hot Chocolate And Christmas
Added By:
Gail Ward
Gail Ward
- Eating In
- Make Drinks
- Moods:
- Feeling Calm
- Calm
- Chillin
- Creative
Old Fashion Hot Chocolate added by:
Gail Ward
2 Dog Mom.
Last Edited by:
Nathan
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Cocoa Powder
Cocoa powder is a versatile and rich ingredient made by grinding cocoa beans into a fine powder after removing most of the cocoa butter. It comes in two main types: natural and Dutch-processed. Natural cocoa powder has a bold, slightly acidic flavor, while Dutch-processed cocoa is treated with an alkaline solution to create a milder taste and darker color. Both types are commonly used in baking, desserts, and beverages, adding depth and a robust chocolate flavor to recipes. Packed with antioxidants, cocoa powder is not only a favorite for its taste but also appreciated for its potential health benefits.
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