Ingredients

• 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cups powdered milk or instant non-fat dry milk
• Mini marshmallows, optional

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix the confectioners’ sugar with the unsweetened cocoa, making sure to get rid of any lumps that might be created.
2. Stir in the powdered milk and then whisk until all of the ingredients are combined.
3. This is the time to add in some mini marshmallows, if it takes your fancy.
4. You’re done! When you make the hot cocoa, make sure you combine equal parts hot cocoa mix and hot water, stir thoroughly and enjoy!

The post This Hot Chocolate Mix Comes Together With 3 Ingredients! appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

And what is a better fit for such a winter pass-time than a hot cup of hot chocolate? Delicious, chocolatey, deep, and comforting, hot chocolate is not only a pleasant childhood memory but a legitimate exciting drink to end the day with.

There are many ways to make hot chocolate. Some people use real chocolate, some use excellent cocoa powder and sugar, and some simply buy ready-to-use instant chocolate powder and add milk. Here is one recipe we especially like.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup high-quality milk chocolate or excellent dark chocolate
• Marshmallow
• Grated chocolate
• Whipped cream

Instructions

Boil the milk and sweet cream. After boiling, melt the chocolate into the mixture and filter.

Place marshmallows and chocolate cubes in the bottom of the cup, pour the hot chocolate over them, and garnish with whipped cream.

When your hot chocolate is all done, you can add an infinite number of toppings such as espresso, white chocolate, nougat and Nutella, cinnamon, or nutmeg, and some even add salt!

The post The Perfect Hot Chocolate appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Vegan Milk

You can’t make hot chocolate without milk, but if you’re trying to make it healthier, your best option is to skip the dairy and opt for plant-based alternatives instead.

Choice of Sweeteners

The tricky thing about using pre-made cocoa mixes is that they tend to be packed with artificial sweeteners. That’s why you should consider making hot chocolate from stretch and using natural sweeteners, such as maple syrup and honey.

Dark Cocoa

When picking a coca mix you should use, always try to go with unsweetened ones. Dark cocoa is much better than traditional milk chocolate because it’s not as heavily processed.

Easy on the Toppings

The choice of toppings can make or break your hot chocolate. Go easy on whipped cream, marshmallows, and other ingredients that are increasing your drink’s sugar and calorie content.

The post Use These Tips to Make Your Hot Chocolate a Little Bit Healthier appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Hot Chocolate Boards

A sweet take on charcuterie boards is just what we need this holiday season. Decorate your board with some cocoa, tiny marshmallows, cookies, and other sweet treats you can enjoy with a cup of hot chocolate.

Hot Chocolate Bombs

No other food trend comes even close to hot chocolate bombs this year. It’s truly magical to watch these marshmallow-filled chocolate orbs explode when hot milk is poured over them—and they taste as delicious as they look.

Chili Hot Chocolate

If you’re in the mood to add some spice to your hot chocolate routine just in time for Christmas, this emerging trend is the thing you need.

Hot Cocoa Cold Brew

If you’ve ever wondered what it would taste like if hot chocolate and ice coffee were combined in a single beverage—this trendy drink you can order at Starbucks is the answer.

The post Hot Chocolate Trends You Have to Try This Holiday Season appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Charcuterie boards wouldn’t be complete without cheese and cured meats, but you don’t need any of these ingredients to build a perfect hot chocolate board. They’re all about sweet treats, perfectly arranged on a board with the cups where you’re going to pour your hot chocolate.

The way you’ll arrange this board is entirely up to you. Marshmallows, candy canes, cookies, and chocolate-covered pretzels are the most common ingredients, but you can go with other treats. It’s also a good idea to have some cocoa powder at hand to pour into your hot chocolate.

If you’re in the mood to mix two food trends together, consider buying some hot chocolate bombs—or even making your own. No matter what direction you decide to go in, hot chocolate boards are always a good idea, because they have the power to make cold winter nights cozy, magical, and warm.

The post Hot Chocolate Boards Are the Coziest Holiday Trend of the Year appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Are you looking to make your hot chocolate a little more exciting? Why not try these toppings, which will add a new flavor sensation to your cup.

Marshmallows

Marshmallows add a bit of creamy sweetness to your hot chocolate. Place mini marshmallows on top of your cup of hot chocolate, and prepare to be amazed as they begin to melt into a creamy mass that is devilishly sweet.

Whipped Cream

Whipped cream provides a great contrast to the sweet heat of hot chocolate. Cool, creamy, and adding a moderating bit of coolness to a hot cup of this popular drink, you’ll love how these two things complement each other.

Almond Bits

Are you a fan of chocolate-covered almonds? If so, you have to try almond bits in your hot chocolate. Adding nuttiness and a bit of body to hot chocolate, you’ll be surprised at just how well this works as a topping.

The post Make Your Hot Chocolate Memorable with These Toppings appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups whole milk
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 8 oz white chocolate
• Food coloring
• Decoration

Instructions:

1. Bring milk and sugar to simmer in a small saucepan over low heat. Add vanilla extract.
2. Remove the dish from the heat and add white chocolate.
3. Whisk until smooth.
4. Add some pink food coloring if you have it, although the red will work too — you just need to add way less of it.
5. Take a flat knife and spread some whipped cream along the rim of your mugs. Dip them into sprinkles.
6. Pour hot chocolate into mugs and decorate with whipped cream, sprinkles, marshmallows, and anything else you want!

The post Are You in the Mood For Unicorn Hot Chocolate? appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Ingredients

• 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cups powdered milk or instant non-fat dry milk
• Mini marshmallows, optional

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix the confectioners’ sugar with the unsweetened cocoa, making sure to get rid of any lumps that might be created.
2. Stir in the powdered milk and then whisk until all of the ingredients are combined.
3. This is the time to add in some mini marshmallows, if it takes your fancy.
4. You’re done! When you make the hot cocoa, make sure you combine equal parts hot cocoa mix and hot water, stir thoroughly and enjoy!

The post This Hot Chocolate Mix Comes Together With 3 Ingredients! appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

And what is a better fit for such a winter pass-time than a hot cup of hot chocolate? Delicious, chocolatey, deep, and comforting, hot chocolate is not only a pleasant childhood memory but a legitimate exciting drink to end the day with.

There are many ways to make hot chocolate. Some people use real chocolate, some use excellent cocoa powder and sugar, and some simply buy ready-to-use instant chocolate powder and add milk. Here is one recipe we especially like.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup high-quality milk chocolate or excellent dark chocolate
• Marshmallow
• Grated chocolate
• Whipped cream

Instructions

Boil the milk and sweet cream. After boiling, melt the chocolate into the mixture and filter.

Place marshmallows and chocolate cubes in the bottom of the cup, pour the hot chocolate over them, and garnish with whipped cream.

When your hot chocolate is all done, you can add an infinite number of toppings such as espresso, white chocolate, nougat and Nutella, cinnamon, or nutmeg, and some even add salt!

The post The Perfect Hot Chocolate appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Vegan Milk

You can’t make hot chocolate without milk, but if you’re trying to make it healthier, your best option is to skip the dairy and opt for plant-based alternatives instead.

Choice of Sweeteners

The tricky thing about using pre-made cocoa mixes is that they tend to be packed with artificial sweeteners. That’s why you should consider making hot chocolate from stretch and using natural sweeteners, such as maple syrup and honey.

Dark Cocoa

When picking a coca mix you should use, always try to go with unsweetened ones. Dark cocoa is much better than traditional milk chocolate because it’s not as heavily processed.

Easy on the Toppings

The choice of toppings can make or break your hot chocolate. Go easy on whipped cream, marshmallows, and other ingredients that are increasing your drink’s sugar and calorie content.

The post Use These Tips to Make Your Hot Chocolate a Little Bit Healthier appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Hot Chocolate Boards

A sweet take on charcuterie boards is just what we need this holiday season. Decorate your board with some cocoa, tiny marshmallows, cookies, and other sweet treats you can enjoy with a cup of hot chocolate.

Hot Chocolate Bombs

No other food trend comes even close to hot chocolate bombs this year. It’s truly magical to watch these marshmallow-filled chocolate orbs explode when hot milk is poured over them—and they taste as delicious as they look.

Chili Hot Chocolate

If you’re in the mood to add some spice to your hot chocolate routine just in time for Christmas, this emerging trend is the thing you need.

Hot Cocoa Cold Brew

If you’ve ever wondered what it would taste like if hot chocolate and ice coffee were combined in a single beverage—this trendy drink you can order at Starbucks is the answer.

The post Hot Chocolate Trends You Have to Try This Holiday Season appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Charcuterie boards wouldn’t be complete without cheese and cured meats, but you don’t need any of these ingredients to build a perfect hot chocolate board. They’re all about sweet treats, perfectly arranged on a board with the cups where you’re going to pour your hot chocolate.

The way you’ll arrange this board is entirely up to you. Marshmallows, candy canes, cookies, and chocolate-covered pretzels are the most common ingredients, but you can go with other treats. It’s also a good idea to have some cocoa powder at hand to pour into your hot chocolate.

If you’re in the mood to mix two food trends together, consider buying some hot chocolate bombs—or even making your own. No matter what direction you decide to go in, hot chocolate boards are always a good idea, because they have the power to make cold winter nights cozy, magical, and warm.

The post Hot Chocolate Boards Are the Coziest Holiday Trend of the Year appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Are you looking to make your hot chocolate a little more exciting? Why not try these toppings, which will add a new flavor sensation to your cup.

Marshmallows

Marshmallows add a bit of creamy sweetness to your hot chocolate. Place mini marshmallows on top of your cup of hot chocolate, and prepare to be amazed as they begin to melt into a creamy mass that is devilishly sweet.

Whipped Cream

Whipped cream provides a great contrast to the sweet heat of hot chocolate. Cool, creamy, and adding a moderating bit of coolness to a hot cup of this popular drink, you’ll love how these two things complement each other.

Almond Bits

Are you a fan of chocolate-covered almonds? If so, you have to try almond bits in your hot chocolate. Adding nuttiness and a bit of body to hot chocolate, you’ll be surprised at just how well this works as a topping.

The post Make Your Hot Chocolate Memorable with These Toppings appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups whole milk
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 8 oz white chocolate
• Food coloring
• Decoration

Instructions:

1. Bring milk and sugar to simmer in a small saucepan over low heat. Add vanilla extract.
2. Remove the dish from the heat and add white chocolate.
3. Whisk until smooth.
4. Add some pink food coloring if you have it, although the red will work too — you just need to add way less of it.
5. Take a flat knife and spread some whipped cream along the rim of your mugs. Dip them into sprinkles.
6. Pour hot chocolate into mugs and decorate with whipped cream, sprinkles, marshmallows, and anything else you want!

The post Are You in the Mood For Unicorn Hot Chocolate? appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.