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Old Fashioned hot cocoa is what we grew up on and next to milk is Bro's beverage of choice. It's especially good as the leaves fall and a chill is in the air. Because we raised dairy cows, we always had fresh whole milk and thick sweet cream, so all calories aside, this is country cocoa at it's best.
Serving Size: ONE LARGE MUG (16 oz.)
2 1/2 T. Vanilla Sugar (or to taste)
2 1/2 T. Natural unsweetened Cocoa
3/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup Milk
Mix the Sugar and Cocoa thoroughly in a small saucepan. Stir in the cream and milk and heat just prior to boiling, stirring constantly to avoid scorching. Pour into a large pre-heated mug. Top with Whipped cream, marshmallows or both. Sprinkle with shaved chocolate if desired, or top with seasonal cupcake sprinkles or mini chocolate chips.
NOTE: Check your mug capacity and adjust recipe as needed. This recipe allows room for marshmallows and whipped cream topping.
NOTE: For reduced calorie you can substitute low fat percentage milk for the cream, or for non dairy, Almond, Rice, Coconut milk or Non-dairy creamer, however the cocoa will not be as rich in flavor and not as thick. It will still be very tasty.
NOTE: To Microwave, Mix the milk and cream in a microwave safe mug. Heat the milk 2 minutes (or until steamy). Stir in the cocoa and sugar until dissolved.
Refer to my instructions for making Vanilla Sugar three different ways. http://justfowlingaround.weebly.com/sweets-treats-and-drinks/vanilla-sugar
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