My absolute favorite part about this time of year is the food!!! (Well, and spending time with friends and family.) Hot Chocolate is a particular favorite around our house at this time of year! My husband and I often stargaze in the backyard after Jessica is asleep, and nothing will warm you up like a good mug of Hot Chocolate! Most of the time we use my homemade mix because it is the only kind of Hot Chocolate my husband will drink! Occasionally, I will make my mother’s stove top Hot Chocolate recipe, which is really quite good, but David still prefers my homemade mix. How sweet!
22 oz. Non-Dairy Creamer
30 oz Chocolate Milk Mix
16 oz Confectionery Sugar
2 lbs Nonfat Dry Milk
Combine all ingredients. Mix well. Use about 1/2 cup of mix per mug of hot water or milk. This recipe makes a lot! I have also known people to use it as coffee creamer! Note: Hot milk will release a neurotransmitter in your brain that will help you relax and sleep better. It is the same neurotransmitter that makes you tired after eating turkey at Thanksgiving dinner!
Mom’s Stove Top Hot Chocolate
1/4 cup sugar
2 Tbsp cocoa
pinch of salt
3 Tbsp hot water
3 cups milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
Mix sugar, cocoa, and salt in a saucepan; stir in water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in milk and heat. Do NOT boil. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Serves 4. Note: This recipe will also release a neurotransmitter in your brain that will help you relax and sleep better.
Who knew something so yummy could be so good for you?!?!?!
