Make great hot cocoa that just as good or better then Starbucks (a lot cheaper too). Take one envelope of any kind of cocoa mix, pour in your favorite mug. Then add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of flavored creamer (I like French vanilla), and then pour the rest of the way with hot water!
By amanda wharton from Bethesda, OH
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The combination of the peanut and cocoa is perfect! It's simple and easy to make also.
Blend cocoa and sugar in a small bowl. In a medium pan, heat milk to scalding. Mix about 1/3 cup of the hot milk into the cocoa and sugar and make a thick syrup...
Buy a packaged quality cocoa mix approximately 4-5 weeks before you plan to use it. Place it in a canning jar. Add a vanilla bean or two, ground cinnamon and sugar mixed to taste. Replace canning lid and seal tightly.
With cold weather just around the corner, this is a great recipe to keep handy for cool evenings!
This is a great hot chocolate recipe! Nice to make up ahead of time and keep in an airtight container.
In a small saucepan, combine milk and syrup over medium-low heat, stirring. Be careful not to let it boil. Pour into glass mug.
In a large saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa and salt. Stir in hot water and butter; bring to a boil. Add the milk, maple flavoring, vanilla and 8 marshmallows.