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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Hot Chocolate with Mini Marshmallows


After putting up my Christmas tree this weekend, it seems that the holidays are really in full swing! During this hectic time of year - between holiday shopping, seeing friends and family and wrapping up a busy work year - there is often little time to sit back and relax. No matter how hectic it is, it's always healthy to take a little time to yourself and enjoy the simple pleasures. A warm cup of hot chocolate topped with mini marshmallows and a festive candy cane is a great place to start in my book!

Hot Chocolate with Mini Marshmallows
Ingredients per mug
1-1/2 to 2 cups of milk
1 tbsp of good quality cocoa powder
1 tbsp of bittersweet chocolate chips
1/4 tsp of vanilla extract
1 candy cane
5 or 6 mini marshmallows

Add the milk to a saucepan on medium high heat. Bring the milk to a high simmer and mix in the vanilla extract. Set aside.

In each mug, add the cocoa and chocolate chips. Slowly whisk in the milk, making sure the mixture is homogeneous as you go.

Garnish with a candy cane and mini marshmallows. Enjoy!
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15 comments:

  1. JuanitaDecember 8, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Sounds delicious. Looks decadent. I really like the styling in that photo - that mug is very cool!

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  2. ZeeDecember 8, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    I wish I could grab this hot chocolate mug from my screen and
    enjoy it sip by sip while looking at snow falling outside.. This is absolutely lovely! Love hot chocolate with marshmallows.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 8, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Anything with candy cane and little marshmallows on top gets my vote! This looks like a real hug in a mug - the perfect winter warmer :-)

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  4. Pat DohaneyDecember 8, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Love this photo. My granddaughter, Ryleigh will love to help Gramma make this recipe.
    Merry Christmas, everyone.

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  5. Chocolate ShavingsDecember 8, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Juanita: Thank you - it's the perfect holiday mug!

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  6. Chocolate ShavingsDecember 8, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Pat Dohaney: Let me know how it goes - hope you love it!

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  7. SusieDecember 8, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    What a beautiful photo!!! I love a good hot chocolate, especially when it's as pretty as this :) Tomorrow I'm posting a peppermint drink recipe, too (with rum!!)

    Sues

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  8. We Are Not MarthaDecember 8, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Oops! I meant to comment using my blog email :)

    Sues

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  9. UnknownDecember 8, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    that is just what I need this evening, looks fab.

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  10. Rosa's Yummy YumsDecember 9, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Mmmhhh, so comforting and divine! Very stylish too.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  11. Chocolate ShavingsDecember 9, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Rosa's Yummy Yums: thank you!

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  12. LouDecember 11, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    looks fantastic, absolutely love the idea of adding candy canes to hot chocolate!

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  13. MeatloafDecember 12, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Delicious! It's make me hungry :) Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  14. chelation therapyJanuary 16, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    chelation therapy, Yummy...Nice post, thanks for sharing...:)
    Thanks ya

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  15. Food Manager Certification TexasJune 27, 2012 at 5:15 AM

    This drink really looks Christmas-y and great! I love to sip hot chocolates with those mini marshmallows floating around.

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