Candy Bar Hot Chocolate - Almond Joy, Reeses, and Twix
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Candy Bar Hot Chocolate - Almond Joy, Reeses, and Twix
Description
The foundational hot chocolate begins by dissolving cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in boiling water, then simmering briefly before adding milk. Vanilla and cream complete a rich, creamy base. For the Almond Joy version, cream of coconut and amaretto syrup add tropical sweetness and almond notes, topped with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and toasted coconut flakes. The Reese's variation blends in peanut butter, finished with whipped cream, chocolate or butterscotch syrup, and chopped peanut butter cups for texture. Twix hot chocolate combines caramel topping stirred into the base, crowned with whipped cream and additional caramel or chocolate drizzle, served alongside Twix bars.
This recipe allows preparation of multiple servings, cooled before storage if desired. Reheating should be done gently to avoid boiling. The distinct candy bar ingredients provide nuanced variations on classic hot chocolate suited for dessert or indulgent treats during colder weather.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup hot cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- pinch salt
- 1/3 cup water I heat it for 90 seconds in the microwave in a glass measuring cup, boiling
- 3 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
Almond Joy Hot Chocolate:
- 1 Tablespoon cream of coconut not coconut milk, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon amaretto syrup here is what it looks like
- Whipped Cream to taste
- chocolate syrup to taste
- coconut flakes toasted, to taste, for garnish
Reese's Hot Chocolate:
- 1 Tablespoon peanut butter other peanut butter is fine, the Reese's kind is best though, Reese's brand
- Whipped Cream to taste
- chocolate syrup to taste, or butterscotch syrup
- Reese's peanut butter cups crumbled or chopped, to taste for garnish
Twix Hot Chocolate:
- 1 Tablespoon caramel topping or to taste
- whipping cream to taste
- caramel topping to taste, and/or chocolate topping
- 2 Twix bars
Instructions
- Combine cocoa, sugar and salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Stir in boiling water.
- Bring to an almost-boil and reduce heat to a simmer.
- Simmer, whisking constantly, for 2 minutes.
- Stir in milk and heat until hot (do not bring to a boil-- just until it is hot).
- Remove from heat and add vanilla and cream.
- Pour into 4 separate mugs, allow to cool to drinking temperature and serve.
For the candy bar flavorings, the ingredients are per individual 8 oz. serving-- if you want to flavor ALL of the hot chocolate at once, quadruple the flavoring ingredients
Almond Joy:
- Stir in Cream of Coconut and amaretto. Top with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and coconut flakes
Reeses:
- Stir in peanut butter. Top with whipped cream, chocolate syrup/butterscotch and Reese's crumbles
Twix:
- Stir in caramel topping, top with whipped cream, caramel topping and/or chocolate topping and serve with Twix bars.
Notes
- After preparation, hot chocolate can be stored chilled in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
- Reheat gently using microwave, slow cooker, or stovetop methods, avoiding boiling to preserve texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 409 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 409kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 108mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 596mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 770IU | 15% |
| Calcium | 278mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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