rich'n thick coconut hot chocolate

Name: Rich'n Thick Coconut Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 can(s) coconut milk, 13.5 oz cans (not coconut water. you can also use regular milk instead of coconut milk. i do recommend using whole milk so the mixture is thick and creamy); 3/4 cup(s) brown sugar, firmly packed (some people like sweeter hot chocolate so feel free to use a full cup); 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 tablespoon(s) dutch processed cocoa powder, unsweetened; 1 1/2 ounce(s) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped (use 1 oz if you want a more mild chocolate taste. you can also use bittersweet chocolate if you prefer darker chocolate...either way it's delicious); 1/2 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract; ## OPTIONS:; - whipped cream; - marshmallows; - almond extract; - peppermint candy canes to stir; - peppermint schnapps (add a shot for an adult treat)

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Karen Vandevander

Tyrone, PA

Updated on Jan 5, 2014

It's like being enveloped in one of Momma's hugs! This is probably one of the most delicious hot chocolate recipes I've ever made. It's thick and loaded with chocolaty goodness. It just warms you right up and will satisfy any chocolate craving you may have. Makes you say, "ahhh...now that's comfort."

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***pic from internet - will replace next time I make this recipe

prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 depending on the size of your mugs

Ingredients

2 cans coconut milk, 13.5 oz cans (not coconut water. you can also use regular milk instead of coconut milk. i do recommend using whole milk so the mixture is thick and creamy)
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed (some people like sweeter hot chocolate so feel free to use a full cup)
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons dutch processed cocoa powder, unsweetened
1 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped (use 1 oz if you want a more mild chocolate taste. you can also use bittersweet chocolate if you prefer darker chocolate...either way it's delicious)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
OPTIONS:
- whipped cream
- marshmallows
- almond extract
- peppermint candy canes to stir
- peppermint schnapps (add a shot for an adult treat)

How To Make rich'n thick coconut hot chocolate

Step 1

Finely chop chocolate and set aside. I put both of my chocolates on a plate together so I can easily add them to the milk when I'm ready.

Step 2

In a medium sauce pan, add coconut milk, brown sugar and salt. Stir over medium heat until the mixture comes to a simmer and the brown sugar is dissolved, at least 5 mins.
Step 3

Reduce heat to medium low and whisk cocoa powder and finely chopped chocolate into the milk mixture.
Step 4

Cook for at least 5 minutes, whisking constantly, until cocoa powder is thoroughly mixed in and chocolate is completely melted. Mixture should be smooth and thick
Step 5

Whisk in vanilla, then divide between your mugs, top with whipped cream or marshmallows and enjoy!
Step 6

OPTIONAL - sprinkle with shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened, whichever you prefer)
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