Homemade cocoa for chilly days�?/FONT>
This is a great time to
try some new cold weather drinks like hot ciders and homemade
hot cocoas. I've included a flavorful HOMEMADE VANILLA COCOA
version below and you can try substitute cinnamon too. I know
of people who add other things like peppermint schnapps too
but I like to enjoy it with the kiddies. Another great thing
to try with apple cider being so plentiful right now is a super
quick fix. Just microwave in a mug with a cinnamon stick for
a few minutes and you've got yourself a treat. Kids love this
too and can use the cinnamon stick as a straw.... just don't
let them eat it.
INGREDIENTS:
1 quart milk
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1/4 teaspoon vanilla (or 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon)
whipped cream for topping
DIRECTIONS:
In saucepan, combine sugar and cocoa. Add a few tablespoons of
milk and heat over medium high heat, stirring constantly. The
heat will make it easier to dissolve the cocoa. When the sugar,
cocoa and milk have formed a paste, add the remainder of the
milk plus the vanilla or cinnamon and heat until steaming.
Pour into mugs, top with a bit of whipped cream and serve
immediately.
Yield: 4 servings
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CHOCOLATY TIPS:
* Use a potato or vegetable parer to make chocolate curls
for decorating cakes and pies. You can use bars of semi-
sweet or bitter chocolate. The chocolate should be at room
temperature or even very slightly warmer. You can adjust
the thickness and length of the curls by the pressure of
your strokes.
* To melt chocolate, chop fairly fine. Place in a
microwave-safe bowl and microwave, uncovered, at 100
percent power, stirring every 10 seconds.
*Use self-sealing plastic bags to melt butter or chocolate
in the microwave.
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