Cocoa? Cocoa! Damn miserable puny stuff, fit for kittens and unwashed boys. Did Shakespeare drink cocoa?
Shirley Jackson
American Writer 1919-1965
I don't know about Shakespeare, but the unwashed boy in my house certainly drinks plenty of cocoa, along with the semi-washed girl and the Secret Agent Man.
When I was growing up my mom had a friend who made the best homemade hot cocoa mix. She made huge batches of the stuff and would pass it along to our house. Growing up in North Dakota I had plenty of long, cold winters in which to enjoy this hot beverage. And the only way to truly enjoy it, as far as I am concerned, is with a huge dollop of marshmallow creme. It melts in the cocoa and only adds to the flavor.
Heaven in a mug.
Here is the recipe for that childhood cocoa mix. I now have my daughter hooked on the stuff.
Ms. Ruth's Hot Cocoa Mix
1 box powdered milk (8 quart mix)
2 lbs Nestle Quik
8 ounce jar of coffee creamer
1 cup powdered sugar
2 small boxes of instant chocolate pudding
I gently mixed all the powdered ingredients in my KitchenAid mixer until everything was well incorporated. This makes a lot of mix and I used a 1-gallon jar to store it in.
When ready to use add 1/4 cup of mix to a medium sized mug of hot water and stir until dissolved. Top with marshmallow creme. Yes, you have to.
Oh my! I bet with the pudding mix, it is extra rich and yummy!!!! Uh oh. I might have to make up a batch!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Just LOVE that photo of Jack with his head in the snow! :)
ReplyDeleteWhen Shakespeare was writing his plays, hot cocoa wasn't available in England. But I'm sure he'd have drunk it if it was.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this recipe. I'm going to make this, so when the grand kids come, they can have cocoa when they come in from skating.
ReplyDeleteNothing like it indeed! I’ve never tried the marshmallow cream (my step daughter’s favorite snack in a spoon) but I will!
ReplyDeleteEvery winter's day when I came home from school my mother had hot cocoa and these wonderful French rolls waiting for me. You brought back a very good childhood memory. Thanks!--Inger
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great recipe.
ReplyDeleteLike I need another obsession! I was perfectly happy with my fair trade cocoa until I saw this! Sounds yummy!
ReplyDeleteI love me some hot chocolate! But my butt doesn't or at least the size of it, so I'm sipping blueberry tea. Yours sounds better.
ReplyDeleteps love your header with Jack in the snow!!
ReplyDeleteFarmchick -- hot cocoa is a staple where I grew up -- cold wintry Michigan! But, I think North Dakota has MI beat on the wintry side. -- barbara
ReplyDeleteTalk about a sugar rush but oh so tasty. Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteMmmm - sounds real good, and what's even better - when you find a recipe on a blog it has no calories !
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What a fun, keeper recipe! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI got a few boxes of hot chocolate mix in a gift basket one year that I love as it makes a really dark chocolate mint flavor. I always put mini marshmallows on top!
hmmm...lovely idea for this snow outside!
ReplyDeleteI love cocoa when it's cold, but being lazy I make it the easier way with powder and milk. Your recipe seems delicious!
ReplyDeleteI'll skip the marshmallow... but I'll just say mmmmmmmmmmmm!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a neat idea to premix the cocoa. We drink it more like a novelty here and the premixed packets put out by the neighborhood stores or some chocolate company. It is good too but doesn't shrink my butt and gut.
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine how much your family loves this drink on your cold Kentucky mornings. A good wake-up concoction.
ReplyDeleteI can't have too much chocolate and sugar for hyperglycemia reasons, but it does look scrumptious!
Sounds delicious!!
ReplyDeleteI will definitely be trying this.
Oh yum....and marshmallow creme....
ReplyDeleteI am not a hot chocolate drinker, but this would do just fine!:)
mmmmm sounds yummy
ReplyDeleteYum! I think this is, by far, the best thing I've seen today. Thanks for sharing. It has actually been snowing a bit today and I think they are calling for some more over the next few days, so this will be great to have on hand. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteThat looks awesome! Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteHey Farmchick,
ReplyDeleteI just recently discovered your blog. How lovely. I knew when we visited the city a few years back that you enjoyed the vintage shops and items. It wasn't until I read your blog that I realized the depth of your love for "old time" things. That is wonderful! My "youngest" is enjoying visiting your blog to see your "youngest". Visit my blogs sometime!
Michelle Eastham
RibbonsnRags.blogspot.com
Mmmm,Yummy!
ReplyDeleteThat is a must-try recipe on my list!
Love the pics of your puppy dog in the snow!
Happy New Year!
There's even a graffiti over here, saying, that 'Cocoa rocks'.
ReplyDeleteYears since last I had any of it. Please have you all a good Thursday.
daily athens
Farmchick, I think I would like that as much as Cappuccino.It sounds so rich and creamy. I may give it a try soon.
ReplyDeletePoor Shirley...she might not have been such a bitter little thing if she had enjoyed a bit more cocoa!
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I've never heard of putting marshmallow cream in it-now I think I need to go try it : )
ReplyDeleteWow - how perfect ~ THANK YOU! We are BIG cocoa drinkers here on the farm. I make a batch with added choc chips, mini marshmallows n broken up peppermints. Will try your recipe this weekend!
ReplyDeleteStay snug,
Leslie
ooh, pudding in the mix....sounds yummy!
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