Hazelnut and Cinnamon Hot Chocolate

CALLING ALL YOU CHOCOLATE LOVERS!

It's that time of year where you just want to snuggle up on the sofa with a blanket, film and hot chocolate... so here is something a little bit different. This is definitely a treat but is so worth the calories! Here is a recipe for a hazelnut and cinnamon hot chocolate... it has been tried and tested by a few of my friends and they LOVED it! So, if you're interested... carry on reading (its easy!)

YOU WILL NEED

Ingredients:

Chocolate and hazelnut spread 

Cinnamon

Milk

Whipped cream (optional)

Cocoa powder (optional)

Equipment:

Mug

Saucepan 

Spoon

STEP ONE

Pour the milk into your chosen mug (just for measuring purposes) and then transfer this into a saucepan. Heat the milk on a medium setting, just enough that the chocolate will melt into it later on.

STEP TWO

Once the milk has heated up a little bit, add a spoonful (or two... ) of chocolate hazelnut spread. If making a big batch I would just add a spoonful per person (this is a dessert spoon). Keep stirring the mixture so the chocolate is dispersed throughout. 

STEP THREE

Then add a pinch of cinnamon to the chocolatey yumminess!

This is just to make it a bit more Christmassy... 

STEP FOUR

Once everything is mixed together and heated, pour the hot chocolate back into your mug.

STEP FIVE

It really doesn't NEED it (it is quite rich)... but you can top the drink off with some whipped cream and...

...a dust of cocoa and cinnamon!

FINISHED!

Now, sit down...get all cosy and sip on this delicious, chocolatey cup of joy! 

Enjoy!

Speak soon

Isabel x

Edible Gift Ideas: 'Snow-dipped Pretzels'!

It is finally December so I'm going to jump right in with a Christmasy post! Here is an idea for a tasty treat which is quick, cheap and easy to make. This is also a good homemade gift for someone! I wanted to create a post that was accessible to all ages, trying to get the family involved and have some fun... 'tis the season to be jolly' and all that! So here you go, some 'Snow-dipped Pretzels'! 

YOU WILL NEED

Ingredients 

200g of white chocolate

A packet of pretzels 

Some pretty sprinkles (you could use edible glitter)

Equipment

Saucepan

Wooden Spoon

A bowl

A few large plates or baking trays

Baking paper

STEP ONE

Put some water into the saucepan and put a bowl on top. Heat the water until it begins to simmer and heat the bowl above. Whilst it heats up, break up the chocolate into chunks. 

STEP TWO

Melt the chocolate in the bowl, stir it now and again so the heat is evenly dispersed. Whilst it melts (it doesn't take long at all)... set up a large plate or tray next to the pan and put a piece of baking paper on it. This will make it easier for you later on as the chocolate won't stick to it.

STEP THREE

Dip the pretzels into the melted chocolate! I chose just to dip half in because it was less mess but you could dunk the whole thing in if you prefer! 

STEP FOUR

Before the chocolate dries sprinkle the... sprinkles! I would have loved to use edible glitter or sprinkles that were more seasonally coloured.. but I didn't have the funds and I already had these in the cupboard! 

STEP FIVE

Continue with this process until all of your chocolate and pretzels are gone!

Then just pop them in the fridge to set... half an hour did it for me! Then just remove them off of the plates and into a bowl to munch on or wrap in cellophane as a cute little gift! 

These are sooooo yummy! I love the contrast of salt and sweet together. They are quite addictive... just to warn you!

I hope you enjoy! :)

Speak soon

Isabel x