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Perfect Hot Chocolate

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Perfect Hot Chocolate

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by James Ransom

Perfect Hot Chocolate

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by SavvyJulie

  • A&M's Testing Notes: Drinking chocolate this is not. More like drink-up-able. Whole milk, unsweetened cocoa powder and luscious dark chocolate (the best you have - you'll only be using 1 ounce) liquefy together...

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    SavvyJulie's Notes: Hot cocoa is all well and good. A mug is a great way to satisfy your after-dinner chocolate cravings. And cupping the warm mug between your hands after playing in the snow or shoveling the...

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Serves 1

  1. In a small saucepan, mix the chocolate, cocoa powder and 1/2 cup of the milk over low heat. Stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted.

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  2. Add the rest of the milk and the salt. Stir, then allow to heat the rest of the way through.

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  3. Stir in sugar to taste. Pour into a mug and top with marshmallows or whipped cream, if desired.

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Dsc_0257 Reply

So delicious! I added a splash of vanilla and a pinch of cinnamon. Perfect for a snowy winter day!

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Simple and delicious. Not too rich but full of chocolate goodness. Top it with a homemade marshmallow...yum.

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I don't have a scale. How do I know how much chocolate chips to put in? Is there another way to measure it?

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One ounce is about 2 tablespoons, I hope this helps!

Henrykiss Reply

congratulations! this does sound perfect!

New_years_kitchen_hlc_only Reply

Oh, simply wonderful. Just love it. Congrats on the Wildcard honors!! ;o)

Sausage2 Reply

Mmmm. I love hot chocolate. I have my own version that I consider perfect, and it looks a lot like this. What a winning combination! :) Congrats on the wildcard! And whipped cream topping all the way!!!

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at last found simple recipe for hot chocolate. thanku.

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you could also top it with some creme fraiche ... and/or use a cinnamon stick as your stirrer.

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