The weather here has been beautiful these last couple weeks. I’ve been relishing in the cool breeze as I walk the children to school. The dew sparkles in the early sunlight, turning the freshly cut grass to seas of glitter. I hear the marching band practicing in the distance.
Although summer is not quite behind us, the anticipation of fall stirs my senses. I can hear the crisp crunch of leaves underfoot. I can feel cozy sweaters and scarves and the brisk air on my cheeks. I smell apples and cinnamon bubbling out of a freshly baked pie. I taste sweet potatoes baked and slathered in butter and brown sugar. I see shades of orange peek out across the expanse of tangled green vines, pumpkins in endless shapes and sizes.
Fall, you are most welcome.
On a day like this, caught up in the changing weather, I found myself yearning for a cup of hot cocoa.
Alas, no cocoa mix. I thought about making this recipe at A Fresh Brewed Faith, but I didn’t have powdered creamer (though I did have liquid creamer, as you will see). So I improvised. And it was good. Really good.
I got out some milk, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and coffee creamer.
I microwaved my milk for one minute, then added some cocoa powder and powdered sugar.
A thorough stir, then back to the microwave, to make sure everything was dissolved and, of course, that it was actually hot. No lukewarm cocoa for me. 🙂 Added in a generous splash of caramel coffee creamer.
Ah, perfect.
Impromptu Caramel Hot Cocoa makes one cup
Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk (more if your mug is large, though it will dilute the cocoa slightly)
- 1 TBSP cocoa powder
- 1 TBSP powdered sugar
- 1 TBSP or more caramel flavored creamer, to taste
Directions:
- Heat milk in a cozy mug of your choice for one minute.
- Add in cocoa powder and powdered sugar. Stir well, but gently, to avoid spillage.
- Microwave again for 20-30 seconds. Stir well to dissolve any remaining powder.
- Add creamer to taste.
Notes: I tasted this before I added the creamer, and if you like darker chocolate with just a hint of sweet, this might be perfect for you. I like it sweeter, so the creamer was necessary, and full of caramel goodness. Heavenly.
Happy Wednesday!
~Katie
I love the chill in the air! Haven’t had my first cup of cocoa yet…
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Isn’t it beautiful? This kind of weather is so refreshing to me! If you get a hankering for cocoa, this was a fast and easy way to make a cup! I’ll have to make up a mix though– it won’t be long before my kids all want some, too. 🙂
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…and the caramel… yummmmm!
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It was! It opens a whole cocoa world! So many creamer flavors to try… 🙂
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I love Fall! This sounds very yummy
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Me too! Fall is such a cozy season, but still warm enough to be out a lot. 🙂 The cocoa was perfect for this weather!
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Yes I am waiting for Fall leaves!
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