Went snow tubing the other day, and when I was done, I was really in the mood for some good hot chocolate. We ended up going to the Hideout Brewing Co. instead for some delicious hazelnut stout. But the thought of making my own hot chocolate with cocoa I recently bought from Artisan Food Express just wouldn’t go away. So I dug out my trusty copy of The 1997 Joy of Cooking and found this recipe on page 34.
In a heavy saucepan, stir together 1 T unsweetened cocoa and 1 tsp sugar. Vigorously, slowly stir in 3/4 C of milk. Heat on medium until little bubbles form around the edges of the milk. Remove from heat, and add 1/8 tsp of vanilla or 1/2 tsp Kahlua or Grand Marinier. Top with ground nutmeg or cinnamon, whipped cream or marshmallows.
So how was it? Simply divine. It was so much richer than hot chocolate from a mix, and it went together very easily. It tastes so decadent, and yet is only 120 calories. This homemade hot chocolate will definitely curb any chocolate cravings you might have.
This post linked to Works for Me Wednesday and Whole Foods for the Holidays
Oh, I do LOVE the Joy of Cooking! And you’re right…that cocoa is divine…
Oh, I do LOVE the Joy of Cooking! And you’re right…that cocoa is divine…
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Good recipe, however I made up my own. I use a third cup of water, two T of cocoa and I fill the rest of it with milk.
This sounds really delicious, and I love Hot Chocolate. But the addition of Grand Marnier- mmmmmmmm! Thank you for stopping by my blog today, I’m a recipe junkie so excuse me while I peruse your blog further!
Lawd, have mercy! Finally a reason to love the cold weather!
great photo! makes me want a cup now!
This sounds awesome! I’ve actually been looking for a good hot cocoa recipe. With all the cold, I’ve finally used the last of my favorite cocoa mix, Ghirardelli’s Double Chocolate Cocoa. I will definitely be making some of this tonight! Thanks for visiting my blog yesterday, also. I’m definitely bookmarking yours!
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Oh my, I love hot cocoa! I use Ghirardelli unsweetened cocoa powder and mix it with sugar to make my own hot cocoa mix…and add in a little of my own vanilla (made from brandy). Yum. I’ll have to try your recipe for hot chocolate!
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