Easy Hot Chocolate Recipe
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Easy Hot Chocolate Recipe
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This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup boiling water
- 3 1/2 cups whole milk lower fat content milk will work, but will not be quite as creamy
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- crushed peppermint candy canes
- Full Size Candy Canes
Instructions
- Combine cocoa powder, sugar, salt and boiling water in a sauce pan. Bring mixture back up to an easy boil, stirring constantly. Simmer, while stirring, for approximately two minutes. Keep a close eye on it and make sure it's a gentle boil to avoid scorching. Stir in milk and heat until hot, but do not boil. Remove from heat and add vanilla and half and half. Stir well. Top with marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate sauce and Crushed Peppermint Candy Canes. Serve with a candy cane for stirring.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
286kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
106mg
(4%)
Potassium
430mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
453IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
282mg
(28%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 106mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 453IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 282mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3 reviews
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