Hot Cocoa Mix

Hot Cocoa Mix

Makes about 15 cups mix.

Ingredients:1 8-quart package (10 cup) nonfat dry milk powder
1 16-ounce package (about 4 ¾ cups) shifted powdered sugar
1 16-ounce can (2 cups) presweetened cocoa powder
1 6-ounce jar (1 ¾ cups) powdered non-dairy creamer
Marshmallows or whipped cream (optional)

1. To make the hot cocoa mix, in a large mixing bowl combine the nonfat dry milk powder, sifted powdered sugar, presweetened cocoa powder, and non-dairy creamer. Stir till thoroughly combined. Store the hot cocoa mix in airtight containers. Makes about 15 cups mix.

2. To serve, place 1/3 cup hot cocoa mix in a mug; add ¾ cup boiling water. Stir to dissolve cocoa mix. Top with a few marshmallows or whipped cream, if desired. Makes 1 (8-ounce) serving.

Fudge

Put 3 cups chocolate chips in a glass bowl with a can of Eagle sweetened condensed milk, and melt in the microwave - takes about a minute

Add 2 t vanilla and mix until the chips are all smooth. Spread it out in an 8 x 8 pan, cool in the fridge for 4 hours, then cut.

Add 1/2 cup nuts if desired. You can also add dried cherries or marshmallows.

I like to make it half with milk chocolate and half with semi sweet chocolate chips. Just do it one at a time. I line the pan with foil, with enough left on the sides to pick up the cooled fudge and lift it out of the pan. Then it's easy to cut the fudge on a cutting board with a large knife.

You can go the Eagle Milk website and get a ton of variations on this fudge. I like it because it takes 5 minutes tops and it's soft, even when it's cold.

Decadent Chocolate Truffles

Prep time: 10 minutes plus shaping and decorating
Chilling Time: 2 to 3 hours

Makes about 6 dozen

3 cups (18 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Coatings: Finely chopped toasted nuts, flaked coconut, chocolate sprinkles, colored sprinkles, unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted powdered sugar or color sugars, optional

1. In large saucepan, melt chips with sweetened condensed milk. Removed from heat; stir in vanilla.

2. Pour into medium bowl. Cover and chill 2 to 3 hours or until firm. Shape into 1-inch bowls; roll in desired coating and/or decorate with frosting and candies. Store tightly covered in refrigerator. To use as gift, carefully pack in decorative box, tin or other container

Brownie Lava Dessert

(Serves 4 to 6)

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup pecan pieces
3 1/2 ounces good bittersweet chocolate
1 stick unsalted butter, cubed
1 cup minus 1 tablespoon sugar
2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put the pecan pieces into a baking dish and lightly toast in the oven for about 10 minutes. Let cool.

Meanwhile, break up the chocolate and put it in a medium saucepan. Add the butter and melt gently over very, very low heat, stirring frequently.

Remove from the heat and stir in the sugar, then gradually stir in the eggs, followed by the vanilla extract. When those ingredients are thoroughly mixed, stir in the flour, then, finally, the nuts.

When there are no more floury streaks, scrape down the sides of the pan and transfer the mixture to a greased, 7-by-2 1/2-inch round or oval baking dish.

Bake for about 30 minutes, until the mixture is set on top and there is a soft, gooey layer at the bottom. Serve immediately, alone or with light cream or vanilla ice cream on the side.