FAVORITE HOT COCOA
Serves 4 to 6.
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
• Dash of salt
• 1/3 c. hot water
• 4 c. milk
• 3/4 tsp. vanilla extract
• Whipped cream or marshmallows, optional
Directions
Mix sugar, cocoa powder, salt and water in a sauce pan. Stir constantly over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil (about 2 minutes). Stir in milk and heat. Bring the hot chocolate to the desired temperature but do not boil. Remove from heat and add the vanilla extract. Divide into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows.
Nutrition information per each of 6 servings:
Calories143Fat2 g
Sodium97 mgSat. fat1 g
Carbs27 gCalcium210 mg
Protein6 gChol8 mg
Dietary fiber1 g
Diabetic exchanges per serving: 1 milk, 1 other carb, ½ fat.
SLOW COOKER PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE
Makes 14 cups.
Note: From the Food Network.
• 3 c. powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 12 c. whole milk
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 8 oz. dark chocolate, finely chopped
• 24 peppermint candies, crushed (about 1 c.), for serving
• 3 c. mini-marshmallows, for serving
• 2 c. peppermint schnapps, optional, for serving
Directions
Whisk together the sugar and cocoa powder in a 6-quart slow cooker. Turn cooker to high, and slowly whisk in the milk to prevent lumps from forming. Add vanilla and salt, cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours. The sugar and cocoa powder should be completely dissolved.
Whisk in the chopped chocolate a little at a time until it is all incorporated. Replace the lid, and cook until thickened, 30 minutes more.
Turn cooker to warm and serve with small bowls of the peppermint candies and mini-marshmallows and a small pitcher of schnapps, if using. For minty cocoa, let a few teaspoons of the peppermints melt in an 8-ounce cup or add 2 tablespoons of schnapps.
To spike the whole batch, whisk 2 cups peppermint schnapps into the cocoa just before serving.
Nutrition information per 1 cup:
Calories496Fat15 gSodium280 mg
Carbohydrates88 gSaturated fat8 gCalcium264 mg
Protein10 gCholesterol22 mgDietary fiber5 g
Diabetic exchanges per serving: 1 milk, ½ bread/starch, 4 ½ other carb, 3 fat.
PERFECTLY CHOCOLATE HOT COCOA
Serves 1.
Note: From hersheyskitchens.com.
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
• Dash salt
• 1 c. milk
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
• Whipped cream or marshmallows (optional)
Directions
Mix sugar, cocoa powder and salt into large mug.
In separate microwave-safe container, heat milk on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until very hot. Carefully and gradually add milk to dry mixture. Stir well. Add vanilla extract. Top with whipped cream or marshmallows.
Nutrition information per serving:
Calories230Fat4 g
Sodium250 mgSat. fat2 g
Carbs44 gCalcium320 mg
Protein10 gChol12 mg
Dietary fiber4 g
Diabetic exchanges per serving: 1 milk, 2 other carb, 1 fat.
