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Christmas Cocoa

Christmas Cocoa

A spoonful of marshmallow crème tops steaming homemade cocoa with rich chocolate flavor and a hint of spice.

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( 37 Ratings)

37 Ratings

5 Stars 65%

4 Stars 22%

3 Stars 5%

2 Stars 3%

1 Stars 5%

Member Reviews ( 10 )
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  • PREP TIME 15 Min
  • TOTAL TIME 15 Min
  • SERVINGS 6

 

1/2
cup sugar
1/4
cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/3
cup water
1/2
teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4
teaspoon ground nutmeg
4
cups milk
3/4
cup marshmallow creme
  • 1 In 2-quart saucepan, heat sugar, cocoa, water, cinnamon and nutmeg over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • 2 Stir in milk. Heat over low heat. Pour cocoa into 6 mugs. Top each with 2 tablespoons marshmallow creme.

Expert Tips

Make Mint Cocoa by omitting cinnamon and nutmeg and stirring in 1/2 teaspoon mint extract or 3 tablespoons crushed hard peppermint candies. Make Mocha Cocoa by stirring in 1 to 2 tablespoons instant coffee (dry).

Serve cocoa with candy canes to use as swizzle sticks!

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Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 205
    • (Calories from Fat 35),
  • Total Fat 4g
    • (Saturated Fat 2g,),
  • Cholesterol 10mg;
  • Sodium 90mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 37g
    • (Dietary Fiber 1g,
  • Protein 6g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 0 Starch;
    • 1 1/2 Fruit;
    • 0 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 1 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 0 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 0 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 1/2 Fat;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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    Posted 12/12/2012 5:01:11 PM REPORT ABUSE Bakerboy1 said:
    Rating:
    I hated it sorry but just not my favorite.
    This reply was: Helpful  Inspiring
    Posted 5/1/2012 10:24:18 PM REPORT ABUSE kiwilovescooking said:
    Rating:
    Really, really good and takes little time. However I like to add more cinnamon. Definetely make it when, its so much better than the packet stuff and the stuff in the cafes.
    This reply was: Helpful  Inspiring
    Posted 12/29/2011 10:54:59 PM REPORT ABUSE MrsO0517 said:
    Rating:
    This is so good my husband loves it and wants it every weekend. I was signing up for a recipe switch and I gave this one out with the website
    This reply was: Helpful  Inspiring
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