This post was sponsored by Stephen’s Gourmet Hot Cocoa and Mom it Forward. All opinions are my own.
When I was a little girl, my favorite drink was hot chocolate, bursting with mini marshmallows. Even now, decades later, I can remember how excited I was to find a steaming cup waiting on the kitchen counter for me when I returned home from school.
Now that I’m a mom, I’m passing it along. My littles ones are always asking for some, especially during the winter when they do outside activities like sledding, skating, and building snowmen. I’m happy to indulge their cravings since it makes them so happy!
Of course, not all chocolate is created equal and it’s the quality of the cocoa itself that makes a truly tasty treat. For me, it has to be rich, creamy, and full of flavor. That’s why I love Stephen’s Gourmet Hot Cocoa. This decadent delight is available in standard cans (great when cooking for a crowd) and K-cups (perfect when only a single cup is needed). As for variety, they make a bunch like:
- S’mores
- CandyCane
- Mint Truffle
- Dark Chocolate
- Salted Caramel
My youngest is obsessed with S’mores while I always go for CandyCane (must be the combination of chocolate and mint—Yum!).
Cocoa makes a wonderful present, too. In the past, I’ve added some to a food gift basket and used it in baking mixes. This year, I tried something new: homemade beauty gifts for Hanukkah!
It only takes 4 simple ingredients and 10 minutes of time to create a fantastic cocoa lip balm that every lady on your list will enjoy.
To make some, you will need:
- 2 Tsp. coconut oil
- 3 drops vitamin E oil
- 1 Tsp. cocoa butter
- 2 Tbsp. CandyCane cocoa powder
Heat a pot of water on the stove. Place all of the ingredients in a glass bowl. Set the glass bowl in the pot. Stir until everything is melted and fully combined. Using a small ladle, fill individual sized containers, and chill in the fridge for at least an hour.
See how cute these are? And the taste? Fabulous.
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