Sorry guys, it has been a while since I posted anything. I am new to this blog thing. I meant to post this in the winter when a hot drink really hit the spot. However, as the summer months approach, I still appreciate a nice mug of hot cocoa. When we go to the lake, the perfect ending to a long day in the sun is to curl up on the couch with your loved ones, watch a movie, and enjoy some hot cocoa.
A big craze I noticed this winter was Nutella Hot Chocolate. The first time I saw this, I thought to myself "yeah, this could pretty much be heaven in a cup". However, every time I looked at a recipe, it just states milk and Nutella. If you think you could lick a container of Nutella clean, then that might be the recipe for you. However, that flavor just didn't cut it for me. I wanted more of the chocolate with a hint of hazelnut to complement. I decreased the amount of Nutella and added some sweetened chocolate/cocoa powder, topped with marshmallows and WOW! I really think I could drink this every night and never be sick of it.
If you don't have the Ghiradelli brand sweet ground chocolate and cocoa, I highly recommend getting some. It really makes a difference and it taste great in countless other desserts. Please note, I was lazy and made this in the microwave but you can easily do this over the stove in a pot instead. The recipe below is perfect for two.
2.5 cups 2% milk
3.5 Tbsp Nutella
4 Tbsp Ghiradelli sweet ground chocolate and cocoa
1/4 cup Marshmallows
Pour 2.5 cups of milk into a large microwavable container. I used a 4 cup glass measuring cup and it was perfect. Heat in the microwave until milk is hot, but not boiling. This took roughly 3-4 minutes but make sure to stop and stir the milk about every minute. Once the milk is hot, add your Nutella and chocolate powder. Whisk until mixture is smooth and the chocolate and Nutella is completely incorporated. Pour into mugs, top with marshmallows, and enjoy!
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