Best Double Hot Chocolate Recipes

DOUBLE FEATURE CUPCAKES WITH MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE FROSTING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a standard cupcake pan with liners.
• To prepare the cupcake batter: In a large heat resistant bowl, combine the chocolate and butter over a pot of simmering water, without letting the bottom touch the water. Stir gently until melted and well combined. You may use a microwave, if preferable.
• Remove chocolate from heat and stir in the vanilla. Add the sugar. Beat with a handheld electric mixture until smooth and combined, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, mixing for 20 seconds between each egg to incorporate.
• In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well blended.
• Using ladle or small measuring cup, fill the cupcake cups 2/3 of the way full. Place a peanut butter cup in the center of each cup and press down slightly. Bake until the cupcakes are firm to the touch about 20 minutes.
• To prepare the frosting: Using a handheld electric beater, cream the cream cheese and butter together thoroughly. Add the chili power and cinnamon, mixing to incorporate. Add the salt, vanilla, and confectioners' sugar. Finally, mix in the melted chocolate and blend thoroughly until smooth. If additional thickening is needed, add more sifted confectioners' sugar, a little at a time, until a spreadable consistency is reached.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• Pulse the first five ingredients in a food processor until baking chips are finely ground. Transfer to a large airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months., To prepare hot cocoa: Place 1/3 cup hot cocoa mix in a mug. Stir in hot milk until blended.

DOUBLE MARSHMALLOW HOT CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350. Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Mix melted butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Add the hot cocoa mix, cocoa, salt, and flour and mix until combined. Stir in the marshmallow bits. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until set in middle. Allow to cool completely before frosting with marshmallow frosting (below), if desired.

DOUBLE HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Heat the milk and half-and-half in a saucepan on medium heat to just below the simmering point. Remove the pan from the heat and add both chocolates. When the chocolates are melted, add the sugar, vanilla extract, and espresso and whisk vigorously. Reheat gently and serve immediately. Use a vanilla bean or cinnamon stick to garnish each serving.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• 1. Add sugar and cocoa to food processor. Pulse until well-mixed. (Or, combine ingredients in large bowl and whisk until well mixed.) Add salt, cornstarch, and cayenne; pulse until mixed. Add powdered milk; process for 20-30 seconds until well mixed. Transfer mix to bowl and stir in chocolate chips. Store in airtight container. TO MAKE ONE MUG OF HOT COCOA: Fill 1/3 to 1/2 of mug with cocoa mix. Add hot water or milk and stir until mix is dissolved. ADDITIONS TO TRY: --Top with marshmallows or whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon, shaved chocolate, or crushed candy canes. --For a mocha drink, add a shot of espresso before the hot water or milk. --For spiced cocoa, add 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice to mug. --Spike it with a tablespoon of peppermint liqueur or Kahlua. --Stir in and dissolve a caramel, chocolate square, or chocolate mint. --Add a cinnamon stick or candy cane for a stir stick.

DOUBLE HOT CHOCOLATE

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• In a 2-quart heavy saucepan combine half-and-half, semisweet chocolate, chopped bittersweet chocolate, and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Serve in warmed latte mugs or bowls. If desired, top with sweetened whipped cream and sprinkle with grated bittersweet chocolate. .