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Hot Chocolate Recipes
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 Hot Chocolate Recipes

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There are lots of recipes for hot chocolate.  Here are a few you might want to try.

The first is from the White House!

From Mrs. Laura Bush's Kitchen …

Ingredients
6 T. Unsweetened cocoa
6 T. Sugar
Pinch of Salt
2 1/2 cup Milk
2 1/2 cup Light Cream
1/2 t. Vanilla (or more)
Pinch of Cinnamon Powder (optional)
Whipped Cream
Orange Zest

Directions
Mix cocoa, salt, and sugar. 
Add milk. Heat to dissolve. 
Add light cream, cinnamon, vanilla. Heat to just under boiling. 
Mix very well and pour into warm mug. 
Top with whipped cream, cocoa powder, and fine orange zest. 

For a simpler recipe, try this one:

Ingredients:
1 cup of milk 
Chocolate syrup

Pour milk into microwave-safe cup.  Heat it until it is hot, but not boiling.  Carefully remove from the microwave and add as much chocolate syrup as you like.  Stir it well and enjoy.  (You can also add whipped cream or marshmallows on top.)

You can also heat your water in a pot, on the stove.  Whichever method you choose, please make sure an adult is present.