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Post by mom on Nov 10, 2018 22:55:04 GMT
I am about ready to make my hot chocolate / cocoa bar again. In the past, I've always used Ghiradelli that I found locally. I can't seem to find anything other than Swiss Miss this year so I will need to order from online. Whats your favorite brand? Or do you make it homemade? I am not against making some homemade, but I would need a tried and true recipe. |
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Post by bc2ca on Nov 10, 2018 23:02:17 GMT
The family favorite is Trader Joe's Peppermint Hot Chocolate.  |
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Post by mom on Nov 10, 2018 23:05:31 GMT
The family favorite is Trader Joe's Peppermint Hot Chocolate. We don't have a TJ anywhere near here BUT I did just find TJ hot chocolate on Amazon so maybe thats a choice for me. |
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Post by christine58 on Nov 10, 2018 23:12:44 GMT
starbucks salted caramel
Swiss Miss dark hot cocoa
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Post by lucyg on Nov 10, 2018 23:14:44 GMT
Trader Joe’s Sipping Chocolate. Although now I need to find that peppermint hot chocolate.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2018 23:15:30 GMT
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Post by LuvAgoodPaddle on Nov 10, 2018 23:15:34 GMT
I wanted something new and picked up Stephens peanut butter cup cocoa mix. OH BOY it’s sooo good! It has mini pb cups in it that dissolve. It’s such a nice,warm evening treat. It comes in a can and I found it at our local grocery store.
I also love Abulita Mexican hot chcocoate packets and Trader Joe’s.
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Post by 950nancy on Nov 10, 2018 23:21:07 GMT
Oooh, I do have a recipe that I make and give out for Christmas gifts. It is creamy and tastes so much better than Swiss Miss. You could add peppermint to it if you like that. We also have a hot chocolate mixer that made everything really creamy and frothy and hot. Last month, my nephew asked me to make him some since he ran out early. He lives and works in Vail, Colorado and says it is the perfect drink after a cold day outside. Measurements aren't exact. If I find a larger creamer, I'll put in 12 oz or 2 cups of powdered sugar. I tried adding the tiny marshmallows, but they never melted and always stayed hard. The miniature ones will work though as long as they are fresh. I have added miniature chocolate chips to the mix and they also work.
10 1/2 cups powdered milk
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
8 oz coffee mate
16 oz Quick
ETA: I put this mixture into milk for an even better drink.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Nov 10, 2018 23:28:36 GMT
I really like the cocoa made from THIS RECIPE. Instead of making them into balls, wrapping in plastic wrap and freezing, you could just make it into hot chocolate right away. It isn’t that difficult to make and it’s delicious! I gave them to a bunch of people as Christmas gifts one year and almost everyone I gave them to asked me for the recipe later. ETA: If you’re doing a hot cocoa bar, I’d see if you have a World Market or similar place near you where you can get an assortment of Torani flavored syrups. Then if people want to add a flavor, they can pick their favorite and add it to the basic chocolate. |
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Post by quiltz on Nov 10, 2018 23:32:32 GMT
Costco has the packages of MacIntosh toffie, After Eight mint, Coffeecrisp and regular in one cellowrapped package. All are so good.
I live in Canada
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Post by trollie on Nov 10, 2018 23:35:09 GMT
I am about ready to make my hot chocolate / cocoa bar again. In the past, I've always used Ghiradelli that I found locally. I can't seem to find anything other than Swiss Miss this year so I will need to order from online. Whats your favorite brand? Or do you make it homemade? I am not against making some homemade, but I would need a tried and true recipe. is this something you have out all the time? or just for special occassions? |
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Post by mnmloveli on Nov 11, 2018 0:19:31 GMT
DEFINITELY Targets Archer Farms Salted Caramel
Hot Chocolate. The Dark Chocolate is really good too.
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Post by supersoda on Nov 11, 2018 0:45:00 GMT
My kids love Abuelita hot chocolate. It is little discs that you break up and melt. It's in a yellow cylindrical box and we get it at Target or the grocery store.
I've done big batches hot chocolate in the crock pot for parties. I don't remember the recipe I used, but it called for condensed milk and cocoa powder and was pretty darn good.
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Post by SockMonkey on Nov 11, 2018 0:48:46 GMT
DEFINITELY Targets Archer Farms Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate. The Dark Chocolate is really good too. We really like the Archer Farms hot chocolates, too! |
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Nov 11, 2018 0:50:37 GMT
Stephen's hot chocolate, like LuvAgoodPaddle mentioned, is fabulous. What I like about it is that it typically all dissolves and doesn't leave me with a glop at the bottom. I've got mint truffle, mexican (cinnamon), white chocolate, and candy cane in the cupboard. I tried orange because chocolate orange is one of my favorite flavor combos, but it was WAY too sweet. I see a new flavor this year on their website-- "malt shoppe." |
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Post by trollie on Nov 11, 2018 0:51:52 GMT
So, I just googled some hot chocolate bar pictures. Now I need one! THX mom ! |
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Post by mom on Nov 11, 2018 0:57:15 GMT
DEFINITELY Targets Archer Farms Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate. The Dark Chocolate is really good too. I may have to go pick this one up tonight. Mmmm. |
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Post by MichyM on Nov 11, 2018 0:57:22 GMT
Ohhh, this is timely, I was craving hot cocoa last night. I never crave it.
Does anyone have a favorite sugar free dry mix (since I'd use it very infrequently) they'd recommend as well?
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Post by mom on Nov 11, 2018 0:58:26 GMT
So, I just googled some hot chocolate bar pictures. Now I need one! THX mom ! Hot Chocolate bars are my favorite! We've done one for the past 5 years or so. My boys love being able to make a hot chocolate when they get home from school. |
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Post by christine58 on Nov 11, 2018 1:01:12 GMT
Oooh, I do have a recipe that I make and give out for Christmas gifts. It is creamy and tastes so much better than Swiss Miss. You could add peppermint to it if you like that. We also have a hot chocolate mixer that made everything really creamy and frothy and hot. Last month, my nephew asked me to make him some since he ran out early. He lives and works in Vail, Colorado and says it is the perfect drink after a cold day outside. Measurements aren't exact. If I find a larger creamer, I'll put in 12 oz or 2 cups of powdered sugar. I tried adding the tiny marshmallows, but they never melted and always stayed hard. The miniature ones will work though as long as they are fresh. I have added miniature chocolate chips to the mix and they also work. 10 1/2 cups powdered milk 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 8 oz coffee mate 16 oz Quick ETA: I put this mixture into milk for an even better drink. oOOH I am so making this to have on hand |
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Post by 950nancy on Nov 11, 2018 1:02:31 GMT
Oooh, I do have a recipe that I make and give out for Christmas gifts. It is creamy and tastes so much better than Swiss Miss. You could add peppermint to it if you like that. We also have a hot chocolate mixer that made everything really creamy and frothy and hot. Last month, my nephew asked me to make him some since he ran out early. He lives and works in Vail, Colorado and says it is the perfect drink after a cold day outside. Measurements aren't exact. If I find a larger creamer, I'll put in 12 oz or 2 cups of powdered sugar. I tried adding the tiny marshmallows, but they never melted and always stayed hard. The miniature ones will work though as long as they are fresh. I have added miniature chocolate chips to the mix and they also work. 10 1/2 cups powdered milk 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 8 oz coffee mate 16 oz Quick ETA: I put this mixture into milk for an even better drink. oOOH I am so making this to have on hand I keep mine in a sealed canister and it lasts forever. |
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Post by trollie on Nov 11, 2018 1:03:12 GMT
So, I just googled some hot chocolate bar pictures. Now I need one! THX mom ! Hot Chocolate bars are my favorite! We've done one for the past 5 years or so. My boys love being able to make a hot chocolate when they get home from school. Can you post a pic of yours when you get it set up? |
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Post by mom on Nov 11, 2018 1:19:39 GMT
Hot Chocolate bars are my favorite! We've done one for the past 5 years or so. My boys love being able to make a hot chocolate when they get home from school. Can you post a pic of yours when you get it set up? Yes! If I remember I will! |
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Post by zztop11 on Nov 11, 2018 2:23:56 GMT
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Post by Peal on Nov 11, 2018 3:03:03 GMT
Stephen's Hot Chocolate has so many flavor options that you could almost do a hot chocolate bar with just flavors of that. It's a local company so I think I can buy every flavor they make in the stores this time of year. We have a cupboard full of different flavors. I like their white chocolate that I add an Anise flavor mix to that I picked up at a Dutch import shop.
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Post by momx1 on Nov 11, 2018 3:03:06 GMT
Land 'O Lakes Hot Chocolate is our favorite. We like all the flavors!! I keep a "Hot" Bar in the winter with various teas and hot chocolates. DD and I both love it, as well as my nieces when they visit. DH doesn't drink warm drinks of any kind, so there's more for us!
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Post by Merge on Nov 11, 2018 3:09:10 GMT
Penzeys! I’m surprised no one has recommended it yet. Delicious and no weird chemicals. Has a tiny bit of cinnamon in it, like Mexican hot chocolate. They also make a mint version.
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Post by mikklynn on Nov 11, 2018 3:11:12 GMT
That's the one I like, too. I use soy milk and it's still delicious. |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Nov 11, 2018 3:52:48 GMT
I’ll have to dig out my recipes—I did a hit chocolate bar for friends 2 years ago and I made a WHITE hot chocolate that was sooooo good!
I do use half-n-half for 50% of my milk.
One of our favorite adult HC uses peppermint vodka!
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Nov 11, 2018 4:46:22 GMT
Stephen's Hot Chocolate has so many flavor options that you could almost do a hot chocolate bar with just flavors of that. It's a local company so I think I can buy every flavor they make in the stores this time of year. We have a cupboard full of different flavors. I like their white chocolate that I add an Anise flavor mix to that I picked up at a Dutch import shop. Lucky. It's $17 to ship me three cans. LOL. Actually, our local stores carry several flavors here but I bet I am not gonna be able to find the malt shoppe one.... They might have had a black friday special or something because I ordered six cans last year, and I wouldn't have done that with $20 shipping. |
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