Amanda's Amazing Hot Chocolate Recipe

by Betty Ignante

When you think of great hot chocolate, you generally think
of New England, the upper Midwest, and other cold weather
areas.

Maybe so, but do not overlook Louisiana. Specifically, South
Louisiana, where food and drink are taken very seriously.

In fact, my very favorite hot chocolate recipe belongs to a
university administrator, wife, and mother who grew up in
Abbeville, where nearly everyone is an accomplished cook,
even the men. Here is Amanda's recipe.

Put ten cups of dry powdered milk in a large bowl.

Add two and a half cups of Coffee-Mate or an equivalent
product.

Fold in eighteen ounces of cocoa mix. Amanda uses Nestle's.

Add 1 1/4 cups of powdered sugar, and mix everything
together thoroughly.

When the mixture is completed, add two heaping teaspoons to
a cup of hot water to try it, and add a bit more of any
ingredient to suit your taste. It is great as is, but I
generally add a bit more cocoa.

Whether you make a little ingredient adjustment or not, you
and your family will love the results.

Betty Ignante is currently collecting recipes for a new
website.  In addition to cooking and home decorating, her
interests include elementary education,
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