Day 19: Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

I got this idea from a recipe I saw on-line. I made my own version from my favorite hot chocolate recipe. I love making homemade hot chocolate using the Nestle's recipe on the back of the box of Baking Cocoa. So much richer than from a package. I just added pumpkin puree to taste. It was yummy! And you guessed it, I topped it with whipped cream!

Nestle's Hot Chocolate

4 servings

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup Nestle Toll house Baking Cocoa

4 cup milk divided

1 tsp vanilla extract

 

 

Individual serving

(I have adapted this version)

2 Tbls sugar

1 tbls Baking cocoa

1 cup milk

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

 

I use equal servings of sugar and baking cocoa. (1 tbls each)

I also put a dash of salt. I don't remember why I started doing that, but it makes a difference.

 

Nestle directions:

Stir together sugar and cocoa in large mug. Stir in a few tbls milk to make a smooth paste; stir in remaining milk. microwave on High for 1 min; stir. Microwave for a few sec. longer until hot. Stir in vanilla extract.

 

Lislestyle:

I actually usually mix the cocoa and sugar in a mug. Then microwave the milk for one minute and then add to the powder. Then add vanilla and a dash of salt.

 

Play with it! You may want more cocoa, more sugar, or more milk. Come up with your own version and enjoy it all winter long! You'll never look at a package of hot chocolate the same way!