Saturday, December 27, 2008

Luuuuuuv Chocolate

Pre-made chocolate mix is an affront to humanity. Why anyone would NOT make their own hot cocoa is totally beyond me especially with the laundry list of unpronouncable ingredients that make powdered mixes "consumable" for immeasurable periods of time on bodega shelves the world over.

This is Titi Jess' luuuuv chocolate that she makes especially for her little niece my sweet baby Ava Bean.

Enjoy!

1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. cocoa powder
dash salt

Combine dry ingredients and add 1/3 c. hot H2O and 3/4 tsp. of vanilla and bring to a boil and dissolve the dry ingredients, stirrign constantly for 2 minutes.

Add four cups of cold milk and bring to a simmer, don't let it boil. For a thicker cup of chocolate, add some dark chocolate pieces, and for a change, a pinch of cayenne pepper.

This recipe makes 6 cups of hot cocoa.

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