Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Cocoa

I thought with it getting into fall (then soon after winter) these would come handy. I hope you enjoy them, let me know if you do.

Marvelous Mocha Mix
Makes 3 cups total mix
Ingredients:
1 cup instant chocolate drink mix
1 cup powdered nondairy creamer
2/3 cup instant coffee granules
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Directions:
Combine all ingredients; mix well. Store in an air tight container. (24 to 36 servings)
To make one serving:
Add 4-6 teaspoonfuls mix to 3/4 cup boiling water; stir until dissolved.

Chocoberry Hot Cocoa
Serves 2
Ingredients:
6 Tbsp (2 envelopes) cocoa mix
2 cups hot milk
4 tsp strawberry flavor syrup
Directions:
Place cocoa mix in small, heat proof container; stir in milk and syrup until combined. Serve immediately.

Cocoa Cola Floats
Serves 4
Ingredients:
3 Tbsp (1 envelope) cocoa mix
1 cup hot milk
2 cups cola, chilled
8 large scoops vanilla ice cream
Directions:
Place cocoa mix in medium heat proof cup. Stir in milk until cocoa is dissolved. Let cool slightly. Stir in cola. Place 2 scoops of ice cream in each of 4 tall glasses, top with cola mixture.

Frozen Strawberry Hot Chocolate
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1 cup hot milk
1 cup hot half and half
6 Tbsp (2 envelopes) cocoa mix
2 Tbsp Strawberry flavor syrup
Directions:
Combine milk, half and half and syrup in a medium bowl; divide mixture between two ice cube trays cover with foil and freeze for at least 4 hours or up to one week . Place cocoa cubes in food processor; cover. Using on and off turns, process mixture until smooth, scraping sides often. If mixture is too thick to process, add a small amount of whole milk or half and half. Serve immediately.

Peanut Butter S'mores Cocoa
Serves 2
Ingredients:
6 Tbsp ( 2 envelopes) cocoa mix
2 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
2 cup hot milk
6 Tbsp marshmallow cream or fluff, Divided
4 chocolate graham crackers, optional
Directions:
Place cocoa mix and peanut butter in small, heat proof container. Stir in milk until peanut butter is dissolved. Divide between two mugs; top each with 3 Tbsp marshmallow cream. Serve immediately with chocolate graham crakers.

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