Kicked Up Cocoa

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Kicked Up Cocoa

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hot cocoa with whipped cream

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1
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5min
Prep
15min
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    Description

    The adult version of the classic Holiday hot beverage: hot cocoa.

    For more of Jeff’s Holiday Favorite cocktails, watch his Holiday Favorites All Grown Up episode, or view his Pink Peppercorn Pomegranate Margarita recipe.

    To get more of the Beard Behind the Bar, and get all of Jeff’s cocktail creations, go to HSTV.com.

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    Servings and Ingredients

    Ingredients
    Serves 1
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    1 c. Hy-Vee 2% reduced-fat milk
    1 (1-oz.) packet hot coca mix
    ¾ oz. crème de cacao
    1 oz. Bailey's Irish cream
    Whipped cream, for garnish
    Crushed candy canes, for garnish

    Things To Grab

    • Medium saucepan
    • Whisk
    • Mug

    Directions

    1. Add milk to a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, being careful not to burn. Whisk in hot cocoa mix until combined.

    2. Bring mixture to boiling, then reduce heat to a simmer until desired consistency is reached.

    3. Turn off heat and stir in crème de cacao and Irish cream. Allow to cool slightly and serve in a mug topped with whipped cream and crushed candy canes, if desired.

      Hyvee Culinary Expert Tip
      If you’re a fan of peppermint hot cocoa, try mixing in a few teaspoons of crème de menthe liqueur into the hot cocoa base or the whipped cream.
      Hy-Vee Test Kitchen

    Nutrition facts

    Servings

    390 Calories per serving

    Amounts Per Serving

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 280mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 51g
    • Protein: 10g

    Daily Values

    0%
    Iron 6%
    0%
    Calcium 25%
    0%
    Vitamin D 15%
    0%
    Potassium 10%