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What You Want Now (aka Eggnog Hot Chocolate)
There are some days that just call for hot chocolate at noon. The baby is fussy (I know, he’s 2, but he’s still our baby!), a work deadline is nearing, and there’s a slight, but not offending, chill in the air. You’ve had a late breakfast (omelets from the Ladies with garden pesto dollops and torn pieces of maplewood smoked bacon on top) and you’re not ready for a full lunch. Today, clearly, was such a day.
Glenn, in his infinite genius, wondered what it would taste like to use eggnog in the hot chocolate. What it takes like, friends, is glorious wonderment in a mug. Infinitesimal deliciousness. Fist bump excellentness. You get the jist. It’s wonderful. It’s delicious. It’s what you want to have in your mug, in your house, right now.
This is a thick, rich, decadent beverage. Keep that in mind when determining portions. It’ll generously serve 4, and give 6-8 a nice shot of chocolate splendor.
-3 cups eggnog
-1 cup whole milk
-3 ounce dark chocolate bar, chopped fine
-2 Tablespoons dark cocoa powder
-2 Tablespoons sugar
-Freshly grated nutmeg, to your liking
-A pinch of salt if desired
The Deal:
1) Heat the eggnog and milk on medium-low heat until the mixture starts to simmer.
2) Whisk in the rest of the ingredients.
3) Continue to whisk frequently for about 5-8 minutes, until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
4) Let it cool a little bit before serving (it will thicken a bit as it cools).
Huxley will always be your baby until he’s grown, Ashley! Your description makes me crave some chocolate eggnog right now.
Yes, I will be making this! One of the few premade things that I love is eggnog. I pour it into an iced beer mug.
Confession: I have never had eggnog. Perhaps this year will be the year I need to try it…especially when you add hot chocolate.
You are evil. I think I love you. I’m buying eggnog tomorrow
Yum, yum! To crank it up a notch try a splash of Irish Cream, Kahlua or coconut rum! Just sayin’ !!! Cheers all *clink*!
Oh my word! Glenn, you ARE a genius. I can’t wait for the weekend to try this. A little snow falling outside would make it perfect.
Oh my – this sounds like pure heaven in a mug!