Hot Cocoa {on a stick}

This hot cocoa is a wonderful treat and makes a great gift for friends this Christmas season. 

Even by itself, the cocoa on a stick is tasty to eat as a fudge.  Shhh… don’t tell; I snitched a bite.

Hot Cocoa on a Stick – Adapted from Megan & WhipperBerry

Ingredients

• 1/4 C heavy whipping cream {slightly overflowing}
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 3 C dark chocolate chips
• splash of vanilla

Directions

In a saucepan, combine 1/4 C whipping cream with 1 can sweetened condensed milk.   

Stir and warm this mixture over medium-low heat.  Do not allow it to boil, just warm throughout.

When warmed, remove from the burner and add in the chocolate chips.

Stir often as the heat from the milk mixture melts the chocolate chips. 

Add in a splash of vanilla. 

Pour into an 8x8 baking dish that has been lined with parchment paper or tinfoil.

Allow the fudge to cool to room temperature and remain on the counter for 12-24 hours.

 

Remove the fudge block from the pan and place onto a cutting board.  Cut into cubes about 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 inch in width. 

Place a candy stick into each fudge block (peppermint sticks would work and be fun too!). 

Wrap for cute gifts, or store the blocks in an airtight container with parchment paper separating the layers. 

For short-term storage, keep these at room temperature for 1-2 days.  After that, store in the fridge for up to 10 days, or the freezer for 30-40 days.

To serve, plop one cube into a piping hot glass of milk (8oz), swirl to melt and enjoy!

For those of you interested, the printables came from A Pair of Pears.  Enjoy!