Thursday, January 8, 2009

Winter Coco Warmer

This is a recipe from our cookin chick Vicki--
Winter Cocoa Warmer
Almond Bark Coating--Vanilla Flavored
6 peppermint candy canes, or peppermint stick
Put 3 of candy canes into a plastic bag, and crush with rolling pin until fine.Melt 1/2 the package of almond bark and stir in the crushed candy cane. Pour out onto wax paper, and spread until it is in a thin layer, (about 1/4") let cool.Break into small pieces. Can store in a plastic bag in freezer, or a tin.Place 3-4 small pieces into your cocoa cup and stir, the chocolate will melt in and give your cocoa a light minty taste!
The almond bark comes in a package usually about 20-24 oz. in size. It looks like a giant chocolate bar with squares in it. You can find it in most grocery stores in thebaking aisle.
Take 1/2 the package and break it in to chunks. Place it in a bowl and melt in the microwave. You want to microwave it for 45 seconds, and stir then 45 seconds and stir. Repeat this until you can stir it smooth. DO NOT overheat it or it will sieze and turn into crumbles.Usually about the 3rd time you heat it, it is soft enough to stir it until it is smooth.

4 comments:

Connie and Joe said...

Since last Tues was my first time coming to your group, is there any way I could get the recipes from the first meeting? No hurry, maybe at the next meeting? I really enjoyed it. Thanks for inviting me. Connie

Connie and Joe said...

I think your chick could be named "Cookie".

Claudine said...

There sure are alot of cute cooks. Espically the one with the fur colar that looks like she is demonstrating how to cook bottled water. I can't believe how many ladies you had. She must have a big kitchen. I'm proud of you all. Mom Spevak

Bev said...

Another easy way to melt chocolate so it doesn't get to hot and crumble is to put it in an oven proof dish. Put your oven on the lowest setting. When the reaches temperature, put the chocolate in and turn off the oven. Chocolate slowly melts.