These two delicious hot chocolates are the perfect way to spice up your Christmas. Whether you’re spending your holiday in your new Forest River Berkshire XL 37A class A diesel motorhome from Longview RV Superstore or in the comfort of your home, you’ll love these holiday recipes. So, light the fire, grab your favorite mugs, and turn up the Christmas music as you enjoy this time spent with your loved ones.
Peppermint Hot Cocoa
Hot cocoa recipe is based on the Creamy Hot Cocoa Recipe from Allrecipes.com and has been modified.
Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- ⅓ cup boiling water
- 3 ½ cups milk
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup half-and-half cream
- whipped cream
- marshmallows
- 8 peppermint sticks or candy canes
Instructions:
- Bring your water to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Combine cocoa, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Slowly pour in the boiling water while stirring.
- Simmer for two minutes, careful not to burn the cocoa.
- Slowly stir in the milk and tour peppermint sticks. Heat until steaming, but do not allow to boil.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla.
- Divide into four mugs and top with the cream, whipped cream or marshmallows, and a peppermint stick in each.
Strawberry Hot Cocoa
Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- ⅓ cup boiling water
- 3 ½ cups milk
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup half-and-half cream
- whipped cream
- strawberry marshmallows
- 2 oz of freeze-dried strawberries
- 4 fresh strawberries
Instructions:
- Start by blending your strawberries in a food processor until they are reduced to a fine powder.
- Repeat steps #1 – #4 of the previous recipe.
- Slowly stir in the milk and strawberry powder. Heat until steaming, but do not allow to boil.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla.
- Divide into four mugs and top with the cream, whipped cream or marshmallows, and a strawberry on the rim of each cup.
Pro Tip: For added cheer, make your strawberry garnish a chocolate-covered strawberry instead!
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