This Grinchy green hot chocolate is a delicious sweet treat for enjoying during holiday movie nights, Dr Seuss story time, and themed Christmas parties!

Thank you to Haley Caudle Photography for the Grinch themed photos of my girls!

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Green Grinch Hot Chocolate

Makes 4 mugs of hot chocolate

Ingredients

• 1 10 oz bag white chocolate chips
• 2 3/4 cups milk
• 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
• 2 tsp vanilla
• green food coloring
• marshmallows sprinkles, and whipped cream, for topping

Instructions

• In a medium saucepan over medium heat add milk, evaporated milk and chocolate chips.
• Stir continuously until fully melted. Don't let it burn!
• Remove from heat then stir in vanilla and green food coloring. I added about 15 drops to get the brighter green color.
• Pour into mugs and top with your favorite toppings including whipped cream, Christmas colored sprinkles, and marshmallows.
• Serve hot and enjoy!

In a medium saucepan over medium heat add milk and evaporated milk.

Stir in a whole bag of white chocolate chips too.

Stir continuously until fully melted. Be careful not to let the milk get scorched.

Once melted and smooth remove from heat.

Remove from heat then stir in vanilla and green food coloring. 

I added about 15 drops to get the brighter green color. 

Pour into mugs and top with your favorite toppings including whipped cream, Christmas colored sprinkles, and marshmallows. 

Serve hot and enjoy your Grinchy green drink!

My Grinch was on hand during the girls Christmas photos to hand out green hot cocoa!

Look at those happy faces!

They sure do love our traditional themed hot cocoa and Christmas stories.

What family Christmas traditions does your family have?

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“Autumn seemed to arrive suddenly that year. The morning of 1st September was crisp and golden as an apple.” – J.K Rowling

Fall has always been my favorite season and I am so very ready for all things fall including hot chocolate and pumpkin flavored everything!

I love the flavor combo of chocolate and pumpkin for fall and this new drink creation is perfectly decadent and delicious for enjoying during the cooler weather!

Ava made this recipe and treated us to these delicious drinks.

My girl sure is a chef in the making!

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Decadent Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

Makes 2 mugs

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 4 oz 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• whipped cream for topping

Instructions

• In a medium saucepan add milk, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and brown sugar.
• Heat over medium low and stir until completely combined.
• Bring to a low simmer, stirring often, then add chocolate chips.
• Continue to heat and stir until chocolate completely melts.
• Pour into 2 mugs and top with whipped cream.

I experimented a few times until I got the perfect decadent fall hot chocolate.

This combo of six ingredients was the perfect recipe!

Ava loves to help and this recipe was so easy she could make the whole thing herself! 

In a medium saucepan add milk, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and brown sugar.

Heat over medium low and stir until completely combined. 

Bring to a low simmer, stirring often, then add chocolate chips.

Continue to heat and stir until chocolate completely melts. 

This recipe makes two full mugs. 

Pour into 2 mugs and top with whipped cream. 

I like to sprinkle on a bit more pumpkin pie spice (or you could use cinnamon sugar)

on top and even add a cinnamon stick for a festive addition.

These girls loved their chocolatey drink! Smiles all around!

“Life is sweeter with chocolate.” 

Happy Pumpkin Season!

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Last year for New Year’s Eve in Missouri we had a snow day at home. To come up with a fun surprise for the kids I made this Hot Cocoa New Year’s Eve Countdown Board .

All ingredients, including the cute hot cocoa bomb snowmen, are from Aldi! It only took a few minutes to assemble and it turned out so cute!

This kid friendly treat doubles as a fun countdown activity to celebrate New Year’s Eve at home !

Check out the video below to see our countdown.

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Hot Cocoa New Year's Eve Countdown Board

Ingredients

• 2 hot chocolate bombs
• 3 cups popcorn I used bagged kettle corn
• chocolate covered pretzels I used 6 jumbo
• 1 large marshmallow pop
• 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
• assorted chocolate candies and mints I like Andes Mints and Ferrero Rocher
• mugs of warm milk and spoons for serving

Instructions

• Start by covering the bottom of a large platter or tray with a mixture of popcorn and mini marshmallows.
• Now add your hot cocoa bombs on top in the center of the platter. I used 2 because I have 2 kids. You can adjust and add as many as you want!
• Now arrange remaining toppings like jumbo coated pretzels and assorted chocolates and mints all over.
• Finally add a jumbo marshmallow pop (or make your own with a jumbo marshmallow and a cake pop stick).
• For your countdown have the marshmallow positioned pointing towards the top (like a clock hand at 12).
• Serve with mugs of warm milk and spoons for mixing in the cocoa bombs and toppings and enjoy!

I found all these fun treats at Aldi. The snowman cocoa bombs are my favorite!

Ready for our “Noon Years Eve” afternoon countdown!

Happy New Year!

Be sure to watch our video above to see our countdown!

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As a lifelong hot chocolate fan, I have long been on a search for the perfect cup of hot cocoa.

After many, many delicious recipes and countless taste tests I am happy to share that I have finally created the BEST Decadent Hot Chocolate inspired

by our Christmas favorite, Polar Express! 

“We drank hot cocoa as thick and rich as melted chocolate bars.” — Chris in Polar Express

I make my recipe in a slowcooker but you can also make on the stove top.

This extra rich holiday drink makes enough for a crowd so it’s perfect for parties, move nights, potlucks, and snow days!

Scroll down for the recipe and our favorite Polar Express memories!

Even our elf Jingle likes Polar Express! Check out the Elf on the Shelf Hot Chocolate Station we set up last year!

Polar Express night at school was so fun! We wore PJs, watched the movie, and played themed games!

Love making Christmas memories with my girls every year. 

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Polar Express Hot Chocolate

This recipe makes approx 8 large mugs full of hot chocolate!

Ingredients

• 6 cups milk
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
• 12 oz bag semi sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp vanilla

Instructions

• Start by adding 2 cups of milk and 1/2 cup cocoa powder to a slowcooker.
• Whisk to combine.
• Add the remaining 4 cups milk, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, chocolate chips, and vanilla.
• Stir well and cook over low for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally so the chocolate doesn't clump on the bottom.
• It's ready when it is completely melted, smooth, and hot.
• Ladle into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows.

Notes

The recipe can also be made on the stovetop. Add all ingredients to a large pan over med low. Whisk continuously until smooth and melted, about 20 minutes.

Polar Express is a classic we read and watch every year!

This recipe makes the ultimate decadent and delicious hot cocoa! 

Start by adding 2 cups of milk to a slowcooker.

Add in 1/2 cup cocoa powder.

Whisk to combine.

Add the remaining 4 cups milk, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, chocolate chips, and vanilla.

Stir well and cook over low for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

It’s ready when it is completely melted, smooth, and hot.

Ladle into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows.

This recipe makes approx. 8 large mugs full of hot chocolate!

Enjoy a warm mug of chocolate while you cuddle up for Polar Express movie night!

“Just remember, the true Spirit Of Christmas lies in your heart.” — Santa in Polar Express

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We had the best surprise on Sunday morning! Our 2 elves, Jingle and Snowflake, made a hot chocolate station complete

the Polar Express storybook and a delicious selection of cocoa with all the toppings.

My girls love the Elf on a Shelf tradition and I have stepped up my game this year. Instead of just bringing books every night the elves now bring little treats or funny surprises. I thought this Elf on the Shelf Hot Chocolate Station was perfect for our family Sunday Funday. I even made printable signs in 3 sizes, including a mini one for the elf to hold!  

Scroll down to see all our hot cocoa fun and ideas to make your own along with the link to download the free hot chocolate themed signs!

Our elf Jingle brings a book a night for the girls to read. Some we already have, some are from the library, and some are new reads!

For the Hot Chocolate Station surprise he brought our copy of Polar Express, which was a perfect choice!

You can check out the printable Christmas Stories Countdown here. 

To set up the hot chocolate station I added mugs, a tray or platter, and I framed the large Hot Chocolate printable (link below to print).

You could also include spoons, napkins, and small plates. 

I like to give the girls their own individual hot chocolate to choose from.

Sometimes we do hot chocolate bombs but this time I included packets of different flavors of hot chocolate.

They were about 50 cents each at the grocery store.

This Christmas tree shelf is from Target dollar spot. I love it!

It perfectly held my favorite toppings like Christmas shaped Peeps marshmallows, chocolate spoons, meringues, and cookie mug toppers. 

I also include caramel, chocolate, and marshmallow sauce.

Other fun toppings to include: peppermint sticks, candy canes, mini milk chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and whipped cream.

Don’t forget cups or mugs too! I collect mugs so I always have a lot of fun holiday mugs to use. I even let the elf sit in one!

Of course, the elves left a few fun mini signs to display too!

There was even an itty bitty elf size card from Jingle!

Print your Hot Chocolate Station signs!

Click here to download and print:

Elf Hot Chocolate Station Large Sign

Mini Elf Signs in 3 Sizes

Merry Christmas and I hope you, your kids, and your elves have fun with your own Hot Chocolate Station at home!

Check out this idea and more here: Elf on the Shelf Ultimate List of Creative Ideas. 

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Hot chocolate is our favorite treat to enjoy all year long!

But this special hot chocolate is perfect for sipping during movie night and is inspired by my favorite Halloween flick, Hocus Pocus. 

Made with warm milk and orange tinted white chocolate this festive drink is the ultimate Halloween treat to enjoy this spooky season!

Ava has a sweet tooth like me and she loves helping melt the chocolate for our drinks!

Welcome!!! It is almost Halloween which means it is time for this year’s #HalloweenTreatsWeek recipe and giveaway event!!

#HalloweenTreatsWeek is a yearly Halloween blogging event that is hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife  & its a creepy and haunting week-long event is filled with some amazingly wicked Halloween treats, recipes and some frightfully fun giveaways.

“When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers ‘tis near Halloween.”

For the 4th annual #HalloweenTreatsWeek event we have 28 hauntingly talented bloggers that are sharing their favorite Halloween recipes throughout the week!

Follow the hashtag #HalloweenTreatsWeek on social media and look at the bottom of each post to see all of the Halloween recipes that we’re sharing!

Prize #1 from Dixie Crystals

41 Pieces Silicone Bakeware Set

3 Piece Halloween Silicone Spatula Set

Nordic Ware Haunted Skull Cakelet Pan

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Giveaway open to US Residents 18 years or older. All entries will be verified. No PO Boxes Please. Prizes will be sent directly from sponsor to winner, bloggers are not responsible for prizes. This giveaway runs from October 11th – October 15th at 11:59PM EST. Winners will be selected soon afterward and contacted by e-mail. Winners will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. There are a total of 1 (ONE) prize pack and therefore we will have a total of 1 (ONE) winners. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law.

Disclaimer: These posts and recipes are part of the week-long event, #HalloweenTreatsWeek but all opinions are 100% mine! We would like to Thank our amazing brand sponsors: Dixie Crystals that provided a prize pack for our giveaways and also sent some samples and products to the #HalloweenTreatsWeek bloggers to use in their recipes. 

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Hocus Pocus Halloween Hot Chocolate

Makes 2-3 mugs

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
• 4 cups milk
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
• orange food coloring
• whipped cream for topping
• Halloween sprinkles for topping
• Halloween themed candy for topping
• marshmallows for topping
• chocolate drizzle for topping

Instructions

• Add chocolate chips and milk to a medium pot over med low heat.
• Whisk continually so it does not burn and bring to a simmer.
• Once all the chocolate is melted and combined, remove from heat.
• Stir in vanilla and orange food coloring.
• Pour into mugs and serve immediately.
• I top mine with whipped cream, gummy Halloween candy, marshmallows, colored chocolate drizzle, and Halloween sprinkles.

Add milk to a medium pot over med low heat.

Mix in white chocolate chips. 

Whisk continually so it does not burn and bring to a simmer. Once all the chocolate is melted and combined, remove from heat.

Stir in vanilla and orange food coloring.

Pour into mugs and serve immediately.

I top mine with whipped cream, gummy Halloween candy, marshmallows, colored chocolate drizzle, and Halloween sprinkles.

How fun does this look?! I love the look and taste of these sweet drinks.

The more toppings, the better! Right?!

Stella’s all ready for Hocus Pocus movie night! She has her themed shirt and her festive drink!

It’s lick your lips good!

Check out all of these great #HalloweenTreatsWeek recipes for today!

• Pumpkin Piñata Cookies from Big Bear’s Wife
• Blood Splatter Cakesicles from Semi Homemade Recipes
• Jalapeno Mummy Poppers from Jen Around the World
• Halloween Brownies from Devour Dinner
• Candy Coated Strawberry Witches from The Redhead Baker
• Mummy Macarons from 4 Sons ‘R’ Us
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Trifles from Cookaholic Wife
• Monster Mix from House of Nash Eats
• Candy Corn Carmel Thumbprint Cookies from Sweet ReciPEAs
• Pumpkin Spice Marshmallows from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
• Candy Corn Popcorn Balls from Sweet Beginnings
• Deviled Corn from Pastry Chef Online
• Mini Halloween Oreo Cheesecakes from Cheese Curd In Paradise
• Hocus Pocus Billy’s Grave Pudding Cups from I am a Honey Bee
• Hocus Pocus Hot Chocolate from For the Love of Food

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It’s #ChristmasSweetsWeek and boy, do I have a fun recipe to start it off with a bang! This creamy and oh so sweet hot chocolate is made with melted blue tinted white chocolate and warm milk and is inspired by our favorite Disney movie, Frozen. Scroll down for the recipe and giveaway!

Welcome to #ChristmasSweetsWeek 2018 hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures! What better way to celebrate the holidays than with food and a fun giveaway? 44 bloggers from around the country have come together to share over 180 sweet Christmas recipes!! Deck the halls and get ready for very merry sweet treats, like fudge, cookies, Christmas morning breakfasts, layer cakes, martinis, cocoa, and more! Our #ChristmasSweetsWeek sponsors are helping us give away some great prizes. Thank you so much, Sponsors, for your generosity. We have an incredible giveaway below and would love if you would take a moment to read about it and what you can win!

Today’s recipe is sponsored by some of my favorite products included Torani syrup.

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Prize #1 Dixie Crystals 

Dixie Crystals is giving one winner a Keurig K-Select Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker.

Since 1917, Dixie Crystals® has been the South’s choice for high-quality sugar and sweeteners. For generations, Dixie Crystals has been at the heart of family traditions and celebrations. Our pure cane, non-GMO sugar products guarantee that treasured family recipes will turn out right every time. Bake with love and Dixie Crystals.

Prize #2 Cabot Creamery Co-operative 

Cabot is giving one winner a cheese gift set, including a Cabot Cheese slate cutting board, small cheese cleaver, Cabot custom Bee’s Wrap, an assortment of Cabot’s finest cheeses.

Cabot Creamery Co-operative, makers of naturally aged, award-winning cheeses and dairy products is owned by 1,000 dairy farm families in New England and New York.

Prize #3 LorAnn Oils & Flavors

LorAnn is giving one winner a collection of 6 LorAnn Bakery Emulsions, a collection of three LorAnn Oils vanilla extracts, a candy making cookbook, The Sweetapolita Bakebook, and a 12-unit variety pack of LorAnn super-strength candy oils.

Our flavors. Your creations. For over 50 years, LorAnn Oils has been supplying professionals and home chefs with the finest quality candy and baking flavors, essential oils, and specialty ingredients. Visit us at LorAnn Oils & Flavors to shop, learn, and discover new recipe ideas.

Prize #4 Joyjolt 

Joyjolt is giving one winner an Aurora Whiskey Decanter Set. Our Aurora Whiskey Decanter set has a timeless and sophisticated design that adds both class and style to any table. This set is hand made with top quality lead free crystal glass and cutting edge materials. The sets quality, design and upscale packaging makes the Aurora a perfect addition to your home, bar, hotel, restaurant, club or office. DRINK WITH JOY. ENJOY THE JOURNEY.

Here at JoyJolt we believe that so many of the moments you enjoy most include raising a glass. From the jolt you get from that first sip of coffee in the morning to toasting a milestone with close friends. Thats why we have created glassware equally as special and unique as your happiest moments.

Prize #5 Sweets & Treats

Sweets & Treats is giving one winner the Year of Sprinkles Box at a $150 value. It contains holiday mixes, classic sprinkles, and some of their most popular sprinkles.

Sweets & Treats, a party and baking supplies manufacturer and wholesaler, started out of a baking industry need for truly greaseproof cupcake liners. From there, the company expanded into a handful of specialized categories including the latest, Sweet Sprinkles, their one of a kind sprinkles and sprinkle mix line. With hundreds of truly unique products, they are a one stop shop for your next party!

Prize #6 Torani 

Torani is giving one winner a year supply of Torani: 12-750ml glass bottles, flavors will be winner’s choice, plus pumps for each bottle.

Torani inspires you to taste life, one flavorful experience at a time. Even though people all over the world recognize our iconic Torani bottle, we’ve remained a family-owned company — adhering to the high quality standards that Rinaldo and Ezilda set over 90 years ago. Each and every syrup, sauce, and smoothie is created with care and pride. Way back we started with just five syrups. Today, you can use more than 100 of our naturally flavored syrups, sauces and beverage bases in coffees, sodas, teas, smoothies, cocktails and more. And we’re excited to bring you new taste traditions and flavors as we move forward.

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Disney's Frozen Blue Hot Chocolate

Makes 4 servings

Equipment

• Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp Torani vanilla syrup
• 3 drops blue food coloring
• whipped cream for topping
• blue and white Frozen inspired sprinkles for topping
• 1/4 cup mini marshmallows for topping
• 4 snowflake pretzels for topping

Instructions

• Add chocolate chips, milk, and cream to a medium pot over med low heat.
• Whisk continually so it does not burn and bring to a simmer.
• Once all the chocolate is melted and combined, remove from heat.
• Stir in vanilla and 3 drops of  blue food coloring.
• Pour into mugs and serve immediately.
• I top mine with whipped cream, snowflake pretzels, mini marshmallows, and blue sprinkles.
• Enjoy this colorful Christmas treat!

 Toppings are almost as important as the drink!
I like to add whipped cream, marshmallows, snowflake pretzels {or cookies} and blue Frozen inspired sprinkles.

 Add chocolate chips, milk, and cream to a medium pot over med low heat.

 Whisk continually so it does not burn and bring to a simmer.
Once all the chocolate is melted and combined, remove from heat.

 Stir in Torani vanilla.

Then add 3 drops of blue food coloring.

 Pour into mugs and serve immediately.

 I top mine with whipped cream, snowflake pretzels, mini marshmallows, and blue sprinkles.

 Enjoy this colorful Christmas treat!

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Peanut Butter Hot Cocoa

Makes 2

Ingredients

• 4 cups milk
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup Davis Chocolate Organic Peanut Butter Morsels
• 2 tbsp sugar
• whipped cream for topping
• 2 Davis Chocolate cocktail sticks for garnish

Instructions

• Add milk, sugar, and cocoa to a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat.
• Stir with a whisk until warmed and combined.
• Meanwhile, add peanut butter morsels to a microwave safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 1 minute on 50% power.
• Stir then heat for another 30 seconds on 50% power.
• Stir until smooth then add 1/4 cup of the melted peanut butter into the warmed cocoa.
• Stir until well combined then remove from heat.
• Pour cocoa into 2 mugs and top with whipped cream.
• Drizzle the remaining melted peanut butter on top, add a chocolate cocktail stick, and serve hot.

They melt well and have a delicious, rich taste.

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I don’t know about y’all but one of my favorite things about fall and winter and the chilly weather that follows is getting to cuddle up with a big ol’ mug of hot cocoa! I am one lucky girl because Stephen’s Gourmet Cocoa sent me a variety of their rich and creamy cocoa to sample! After one sip, I was hooked! No other brand even compares! It truly is the best tasting cocoa I have ever had.

So I knew I needed to step it up a notch and make a hot chocolate creation worthy of such a decadent cocoa. After sampling the three flavors I was sent: Salted Caramel, S’mores, and Candy Cane, I decided to make a Frozen Hot Cocoa! You heard me right – a Hot Chocolate milkshake {is your mind blown?!}. I added Stephen’s Cocoa to the shake and the homemade marshmallow whipped cream and let me tell you it was out of this world amazing! 

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Gourmet Frozen Hot Chocolate with Marshmallow Cocoa Whipped Cream

Makes 2 large drinks

Ingredients

For the drink:

• 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp Stephen's Gourmet Cocoa any flavor
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 1/2 cups milk divided
• 2 cups ice
• chocolate curls for garnish
• chocolate syrup for drizzling

For the Marshmallow Cocoa Whipped Cream:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 2 tbsp Stephen's Gourmet Cocoa any flavor

Instructions

For the drink:

• Add the chocolate chips to a double boiler over simmering water and stir until melted.
• Stir in cocoa and sugar.
• Remove from heat and whisk in 1/2 cup milk and stir until smooth.
• Set aside and cool to room temperature.
• In a blender add the remaining 1 cup of milk,the cooled chocolate, and the ice.
• Blend on high speed until smooth.
• Drizzle chocolate syrup in 2 chilled glasses.
• Pour into two large glasses and top with whipped cream, chocolate curls, and a straw.

For the Marshmallow Whipped Cream:

• Chill a mixing bowl and mixer attachment in the freezer until ready to use.
• Remove bowl and mixer from freezer and add heavy cream, marshmallow fluff, vanilla, sugar, and cocoa to the bowl.
• Mix on high until soft peaks form.
• Serve a couple scoops on top of the milkshake or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Start by making the whipped cream. 

Be sure to use a chilled bowl and beaters.
 Add heavy cream, marshmallow fluff, vanilla, sugar, and cocoa to the bowl.

Mix on high until soft peaks form.

 

Serve a couple scoops on top of the milkshake or store in a sealed container
 in the refrigerator until ready to use.

For the Frozen Hot Chocolate:
add the chocolate chips to a double boiler over simmering water.

Stir until melted.

I use 1 tbsp sugar and 2 tbsp cocoa for this recipe.

Stir in cocoa and sugar.

Stir well until combined.

Remove from heat and whisk in 1/2 cup milk and stir until smooth.

Set aside and cool to room temperature.

All you need for the perfect Frozen Hot Chocolate
 is milk, the cooled chocolate, and ice.

In a blender add the remaining 1 cup of milk, the cooled chocolate, and the ice.

Blend on high speed until smooth.

I like to chill my glasses in the freezer beforehand.

Drizzle chocolate syrup in 2 chilled glasses.

How delicious does that look?!

 Pour into two large glasses.

This Frozen Hot Chocolate with Stephen’s Gourmet Cocoa
 is a decadent treat you can enjoy year round!

Top with whipped cream, chocolate curls, and a straw. 

This recipe makes two large drinks and is perfect for sharing!

 

 

Frozen Hot Chocolate for a deliciously decadent late night treat tonight! #Recipe #ontheblog #StephensCocoa #StephensGourmet #hotcocoa #hotchocolate #ad

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My cookie platter at the party complete with a recipe printout.  They were voted Most Creative!

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Hot Chocolate Cookies

Makes 4 dozen

Ingredients

• 1 stick 4 oz. unsalted butter
• 12 oz semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 bars 4 oz. each semisweet chocolate –cut
• into 1/2-inch squares and the rest for garnish
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
• 3 eggs at room temperature
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 24 large marshmallows

Instructions

• In a medium saucepan, melt the
• butter and chocolate chips, stirring frequently, over medium heat. Remove from heat and let cool.
• In a medium bowl, whisk
• together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
• Using an electric mixer, beat
• the sugar, eggs and vanilla at low speed until smooth, 2 minutes. Mix in
• the cooled chocolate mixture just until blended. Add the flour mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
• Cover and refrigerate the dough
• for an hour.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Using a lined baking sheet, scoop about a tablespoon of the dough
• and roll between your palms to form 1-inch balls. Arrange about 16 balls 2
• inches apart on each cookie sheet.
• Bake in the center of the oven, until the
• tops of the cookies crack, about 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, snip 8 marshmallows
• in half crosswise and press 1 square of chocolate onto each of the cut
• sides.
• Remove the cookie sheet from
• the oven; gently press a marshmallow half, chocolate side down, into each
• cookie. Bake, on the top rack, until the marshmallows are just softened, about 4 minutes. *Store the remaining cookie dough in the fridge while you
• are baking to keep it cool.
• Let cookies cool for 5 minutes;
• grate the remaining chocolate over the hot cookies. Using a spatula,
• transfer the cookies to cooling rack; let cool slightly.
• Repeat the process with
• the remaining dough, marshmallows and chocolate.

Notes

Adapted from www.pipandebby.com

Melt the chocolate chips and butter together over medium heat, stirring often until smooth.

Use a heavy bottom pot or a double boiler and make sure to stir so the chocolate doesn’t burn!

Remove from heat and let cool.

Whisk your dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt, in a bowl.

 

 

Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar, eggs and vanilla at low speed until smooth, 2 minutes.

Mix in the cooled chocolate mixture just until blended. Add the flour mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. 

 

 

Cover and refrigerate the dough for an hour.

 

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking sheet.

Using a tablespoon, scoop the dough and roll between your palms to form 1-inch balls. Arrange about 16 balls 2 inches apart on each cookie sheet.

 

 

Bake in the center of the oven until the tops of the cookies crack, about 12 minutes.

These are delicious on their own too! 

 

 

 

Meanwhile, snip 8 marshmallows in half crosswise and press 1 square of chocolate  onto each of the cut sides.

 

 

Remove the cookie sheet from the oven; gently press a marshmallow half, chocolate side down, into each cookie. Bake, on the top rack, until the marshmallows are just softened, about 4 minutes. 

*Store the remaining cookie dough in the fridge while you are baking to keep it cool.

 

Let cookies cool for 5 minutes; grate the remaining chocolate over the hot cookies. 

I just used a spice grater for this! 

 

 

Using a spatula, transfer the cookies to cooling rack; let cool slightly. 

Repeat the process with the remaining dough, marshmallows and chocolate.

 

Serve warm or pop in the microwave for 5 seconds before eating.

 They are best when they are ooey gooey!

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