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Betty Crocker
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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.

BEST OF
2011
Winner:
Holiday 2011
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(36 Ratings)

36 Ratings

5 spoons 67%

4 spoons 22%

3 spoons 6%

2 spoons 3%

1 spoons 3%

Member Reviews (8)
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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,
    • Trans Fat ncg),
  • Cholesterol 10mg;
  • Sodium 90mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 37g
    • (Dietary Fiber 1g,
    • Sugars ncg),
  • Protein 6g;
Percent Daily Value*:
  • Vitamin A 8.00%;
  • Vitamin C 0.00%;
  • Calcium 20.00%;
  • Iron 4.00%;
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;
Carbohydrate Choices:
  • nc;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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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
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Posted 11/30/2011 10:24:05 AM REPORT ABUSE malcuna said:
Rating:
fast and sso good uhhhm
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Posted 11/28/2010 7:59:22 PM REPORT ABUSE DPKP said:
Rating:
Sooooo yummy!!! Next time I'll use a little less nutmeg (since it's kind of strong), but my whole family loved this warm, spicy cocoa!
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