Feb 09 2010

Hot Chocolate on a Stick

Posted in Beverages, Christmas, Gifts from the Kitchen, Holidays, Valentine's Day

Hot Chocolate on a Stick (Hearts)

Hot Chocolate is a favorite drink in our house during the winter, especially on snowy days like we’re having today. We will drink all kinds of hot cocoa, from the cheap Nestle and Swiss Miss, to the gourmet Ghirardelli. We love it in all forms.

Hot Chocolate on a Stick (Hearts)

I think I have found my favorite hot chocolate option in this recipe, Hot Chocolate on a Stick. It is such a great perk that these will keep in a sealed container for one year, and all I have to do is warm up some milk or cream, and stir in my stick. It’s a creamy, chocolaty treat…no marshmallows needed!

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, I made heart shaped cocoas and will be giving them as gifts. Just pick up this Wilton 12-cavity heart mold (hint: it’s only $9.99 at Target and will probably be discounted after V-day). The rest of the batch I made in regular ice cube trays, which also work out perfectly. There is no need to line the mold with plastic wrap, or spray them with anything. The chocolate easily pops out of the tray when hardened.

Hot Chocolate on a Stick

Pick up some favor bags at your local craft store and wrap the chocolate sticks individually to give them away for Valentine’s Day. They are also the perfect addition to your holiday gift basket this coming year. It’s never too late to plan ahead!

Please visit Giver’s Log for recipe.

Posted in Beverages, Christmas, Gifts from the Kitchen, Holidays, Valentine's Day

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Culinary CoryFebruary 9, 2010 - 8:29 PM

Awwww! These look so adorable! I love the heart shapes.

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SheriFebruary 9, 2010 - 9:06 PM

You have a typo in the chocolate-to-milk ratio at the bottom. But thanks to you, I just ate all 5 of the Hershey’s kisses I had leftover from Christmas. Those pictures are killing me.

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Pennies on a Platter Reply:
February 10th, 2010 at 5:23 PM

Sheri – Thank you!! Duh! Yes, typo was there and I corrected it thanks to you.

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Happy CookFebruary 10, 2010 - 6:55 AM

Here we get them in the shops, but i am sure these taste far better. I am bookmarking them.

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BobFebruary 10, 2010 - 9:05 AM

Heh, that’s cute. Great idea!

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themilkmanswifeFebruary 10, 2010 - 6:56 PM

Oh how cute! They’re so pretty!

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meganFebruary 11, 2010 - 2:51 PM

These are adorable. They sound incredible too! It might be too late for me to get these done for Valentine’s day, but I will be saving this recipe for future gifts. I love hot chocolate!

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ashFebruary 12, 2010 - 10:52 AM

oh love this idea!!

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LieslFebruary 12, 2010 - 8:54 PM

WHAT A CUTE BLOG!!! And this is such a great idea! I love hot chocolate and have always wanted to try this!

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MyraSeptember 12, 2010 - 5:56 PM

I am unable to get the hot chocolate on a stick recipe via the “Giver’s Log” website. Can someone please post the recipe.

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Pennies on a Platter Reply:
September 12th, 2010 at 8:57 PM

Hi Myra. Amberle from Giver’s Log requested that I link to her recipe instead of posting it. I made the change yesterday and just checked it now where it worked for me. I tried another update to the link, so hopefully it works for you now. I’ll shoot you an email as well.

Thanks!
Nikki

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NicoleFebruary 11, 2011 - 1:32 PM

This would be a super cute and cheap winter bridal shower favor!

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SwapnaNovember 29, 2011 - 12:01 PM

They are gorgeous!! What kind of chocolate did you use??

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Nikki Reply:
November 29th, 2011 at 2:00 PM

Hi Swapna, If you check out the link to Giver’s Log for the recipe, she shares a bunch of tips on what kind of chocolate to use.

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