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COZY UP WITH HOT COCOA By SUZANNE LEDBETTER
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s there a better way to take the chill out of a cold winter’s day than with a piping hot cup of hot cocoa? We think not. Hot chocolate is the quintessential sip on a blistery night, and it pairs perfectly with family movie or date night. And while you can, of course, opt for the pre-made cocoa mix from the grocery store, we’re sharing three recipes to whip up your own right in the comfort of your home. So, get out your favorite mugs, light up your fireplace, and take on one of these simple recipes.
CELEBRATE IN STYLE
National Hot Cocoa Day is January 31
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FROZEN HOT COCOA INGREDIENTS
3 oz. of dark chocolate 2 tsp. hot cocoa mix 1 ½ tbsp. sugar 1 ½ c. whole milk 3 c. ice Whipped cream Chocolate shavings and cherry, for garnish
DIRECTIONS Place glass mugs in the freezer and leave overnight. Remove from the freezer and drizzle chocolate sauce into the glass and swirl. Place the mugs back into the freezer
and let chill until ready to serve. Chop chocolate into small pieces and place in top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring until melted. Add the cocoa and sugar, stirring constantly until thoroughly mixed. Remove from heat and slowly add ½ cup of milk and stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Place the remaining milk, chocolate mixture, and ice in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour mixture into chilled glass and garnish with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and a cherry.
