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| Trick or Treat Warm-ups |
Before you send your little one's out
for a night of Trick or Treating, warm
them (and yourself) with these delicious,
easy to make hot drinks.Hot Chocolate To make hot chocolate, combine 1/2 cup of water and 2 ounces of semisweet chocolate in a medium-size saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is melted. Bring the mixture to a boil for 2 minutes, then reduce the heat to low. Stir in 3 cups of whole milk and a dash of salt. Warm the mixture for 5 to 7 minutes or until it is heated through. For variations, you can add a dash of cinnamon to create Mexican hot chocolate or a chocolate chips for a double chocolate drink. To make mint hot chocolate, substitute mint chocolate chips (about 1/2 cup) for the plain chocolate squares. Makes 4 servings. Yum! Peppermint Hot Cocoa Mix 6-4 1/2 inch sticks peppermint candy 2 cups powdered non-dairy coffee creamer 2 cups sugar 1/2 ccup cocoa Place candy sticks in ziplock bag and crush with a mallet. Combine crushed candy with remaining ingredients in large bowl. To make hot chocolate, combine 3 heaping tsp. of mix with l cup boiling water. Source: http://members.tripod.com/sherrilb/mycookbook/recipe_6.html Mexican Hot Cocoa Mix 1/3 cup light brown sugar 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 1/2 tsp. powdered vanilla 1/4 cup cocoa 2 1/2 cups powdered milk Combine and blend ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container. To Prepare: 3 cups water Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix (to taste) Cinnamon sticks for garnish Heat the water to boiling and add the Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix. Stir with a whisk until the mixture is smooth. Garnish with cinnamon sticks. For a frothier hot chocolate, mix in a blender.. Source: http://members.tripod.com/marymae/jar/55.htm Hot Mulled Cider 6 to 8 cups apple cider 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, or to taste 1 or 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks 8 or 10 whole cloves, or to taste 8 or 10 whole allspice, or to taste Zest of 1 lemon and/or 1 orange, cut into julienne or slices Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Bring just to the boiling point, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer to blend the flavors, about 10 minutes. Strain and serve. Great with cookies after a night of trick-or-treating! (Serves 6 to 8.) Source: http://www.geocities.com/Vienna/5134/halloween.html English Egg Nog 6 English Breakfast tea bags 2 eggs 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 quart milk 1/2 pint whipping cream Ground nutmeg Brew tea bags in 1 cup boiling water. Steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags. Cool tea. Add beaten eggs, condensed milk, vanilla, salt, tea, milk and mix well. Serve in mugs. Top each mug with whipping cream and ground nutmeg. Makes 8 servings. Hot Spiced Tea and Milk 1 quart plus 2 cups water 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1 cinnamon stick 1 tbls. loose black tea 1 cup milk, hot 1 tbls. plus 1 tsp. sugar, or to taste Bring water, cloves and cinnamon stick to a boil. Remove from heat and add tea. Cover and let steep 4 minutes or longer if stronger tea is desired. Strain tea. Stir in hot milk and sugar to taste. Have a safe and fun Halloween! |
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