Bah to the Humbug. Yeah I said it. Am I in the Christmas mood. I suppose. Do I like Christmas? It’s one of my favorite holidays. So why the bah humbug? *Shrugs and grins* Because it got your attention.
So while I have a moment between WIPs, and a brief reprieve from the voices in my head, I’d thought I’d drop by with a hot recipe and a yummy guy or two. Or was it yummy recipe and a hot guy or two? Either way works for me.
Hot Chocolate
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
1/3 cup boiling water
3 1/2 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
Directions
Combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. Blend in the boiling water. Bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. Simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. Watch that it doesn’t scorch. Stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil! Remove from heat and add vanilla. Divide between 4 mugs. Add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.
Hmmm, Nothing like a little hot chocolate to lighten the mood.
Until next time, Indulge Your Inner Romantic
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Yummy pics and a great recipe!
Okay, where did you find these pics, Lynn? Those guys are just perfect in every way!
Just surfing the Internet. I know I bookmarked the search.
Great recipe and the pictures are very yummy!
Thanks. Just a little something to keep one warm.
I am not in the xmas spirit but I will be when I start shopping. I haven’t had home made hot chocolate since I was little and my grandma made it
~Brandy
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Love hot chocolate – thanks for the recipe.
W.Lynn,
Yummy hot chocolate and drool worthy pics. Thanks for sharing. Happy Holidays.
What a great combo
Carol L
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Hi Carol. thanks for stopping in! The guys are yummy aren’t they?
Yummy…for a little more warmth you can add a splash of Peppermint Schnapps to make a Peppermint Patty Hot Cocoa share with your significant other & you will nice & toasty…
Michelle B. aka koshkalady
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Yum…I need to try that with some peppernment snaupes…Thanks for the suggestion!! It’ll be minty and burn!! LOL!!
Yum, definitely sums it up! Great pictures and recipe! Thanks for sharing! Happy holidays!
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Mmmm I love hot chocolate
flanagan@mebtel.net
I love hot chocolate. Thanks for sharing the recipe and the great man candy pics.
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