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So now, what is it again? ?Of course it is a HAPPY NEW YEAR???✌? And to celebrate the NEW YEAR, preciouscore.com and I have collaborated together to make and bless you with two “AMAZING HOT CHOCOLATE” Recipes.
Continue reading and be blessed….
Okay, I always say that “Saving Money” is all I care about. For God’s sake, these shop owners charge us damn too much for a glass of “low quality” hot chocolate. But enough!✋ Because, below are steps with pictures that you can follow to make and customize your own HOT CHOCOLATE.
Let’s get started
INGREDIENTS
1) Milk (Any milk at all, that you like. I used Almond Milk.)
2) Semi-sweet dark chocolate chips
3) Vanilla Essence or Vanilla Extract
4) Espresso powder
5) Amaretto Di Saronno
6) Whipped Cream or Marshmallows
To begin, using a medium saucepan, heat the milk and espresso powder on low heat until you start seeing little bubbles around the edges of the pan. (Please don’t allow the milk to boil) 
Pour the chocolate chips, vanilla and disaronno into the milk and be stirring from time to time, until all the chocolate chips melt. Off the fire and serve 
Traditionally, plenty of whipped cream is used for Hot Chocolate topping. But personally, I prefer a giant pile of marshmallows.
I made this for a friend and I. She requested whipped cream for her topping, so I did just that. If you look at my friend’s glass, you will see that I dusted little espresso powder on the whipped cream. I wanted to use cinnamon powder, but she refused. And as for me, I simply enjoyed mine with marshmallows. 
The reason I prefer making my own hot chocolate is because, I get to control the amount of ingredients I use. There is no sugar, no syrup, and it’s affordable.
My friend can’t get enough ??
Don’t forget that preciouscore.com also has an amazing hot chocolate recipe that was uploaded just for you. Click here and read it.
So guys, that’s it for today. I hope you like this post and try this at home for yourself, family and friends. If you’re a big fan of hot chocolate, tell me in the comments section. I want to know what you think of this recipe.
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56 Comments
Im definitely doing this once i get home!! What kind of chocolate chips did you use?
Aww baby?? I used chocolate chips from Dr. Oetker and chocolate chips from Trumps. I bought the “Dr. Oetker” from Amigo Supermarket and Trumps from Shoprite. Go to my twitter to see the images of them both
Salma,I also bought the espresso powder at this Park ‘n Shop close to bannex
Wow Hadiza! This looks like it was bought in a shop. You made this? Wow
Yep! Made it! That’s why the recipe is here. You can make it yourself anytime
You said to use any milk I like. Can I use skimmed milk, if I run out of whole milk?
Yes of course. You can use any milk at all. Skimmed/Coconut/Soya/butter… Any milk
Hey Hadiza! I see you said I can use Vanilla Essence or Extract. What’s the difference? Are they not the same?
Cynthia! Long time! Yes your question. Vanilla essence is not vanilla extract. They are different. Essence is made artificially and the vanilla flavour doesn’t come out that much. Extract is the real thing. It’s gotten from the vanilla beans. So the flavour is usually very strong. If you use Essence in a recipe that says to use Extract, you will miss it. Because essence doesn’t have that strong aroma. It’s there like it’s not there. You understand?
Can I use milk chocolate chips if I don’t have dark chocolate chips?
Yes why not. You can even use white chocolate chips. You can also even use peanut butter chips. Yeah!
And the Italian liquor. Is it optional? What’s the need for it?
Khadee the liqueur is very optional. Many people use Amaretto or Booze, because of the flavor they have. Amaretto Disaronno is very mild and it has an Almond flavour. It is safe, it’s used for most bakings
Yes, wts d need for the liquor
Amaretto has a nice almond flavour. So a lot people use it or booze because of that. But it’s very optional
Also please do include the quantity of ingredients needed, like d espresso powder, how much of it do i need?
Yes that’s true. The thing is it depends on the quantity. If its fir just one glass, don’t use more than a teaspoon. I didn’t put the amount. But in the pictures, you can see the quantity. Amaretto/Vanilla also shouldn’t be more 1 tablespoon
You Devilí ½í¸í ½í¸í ½í¸í ½í¸ I want this todayí ½í¸í ½í¸ And I want mine with a giant pile of marshmallows
Why you no come my house yesterday? Maimuna!
Hadiza, if essence doesn’t have the vanilla aroma like extract. Why did you use it? Why not extract to give you everything
Lol. Because Amaretto has an almond flavour that I love so much. If I used vanilla extract, I would have killed down the almond because it’s very strong. If I used Extract, I wouldn’t have used Amaretto
I’ll surely try this recipe? More grease to your elbows?
Thank you Nussy ???? When you try it, let me know. I want to see your own
It looks ?? I’ll try it
Awww?? Thank you Asmau! Don’t forget to show me by tagging me when you do yours?
Looks yummy, hope it taste yummy too.
Of course Mark! Anything chocolate is yummy. You’ll enjoy it if you try it
So much talent??? can’t wait for you to widen your horizon ☺ open a restaurant. It looks amazin, I can’t wait to try it
Ameen Ameen Ameen! Thank you so much for this prayer Lilly! I appreciate you
I will send the link to my GF so she can make me one on Valentines day…??
Brother?? Girlfriend+Valentine+Hotchocolate Hmmm???
I am definitely going to try this out! It looks amazing ??
Thanks Aliya! Don’t forget to tag me on Twitter when you finally make yours. Thanks?
As someone who likes hot chocolate a lot, I’m going to try this. Only problem is I don’t know where to get epresso powder in Ilorin and I don’t think they have in shoprite.
Haba Collins! They should! As big as Kwara Mall is? Check first Collins! Or I’ll check it myself when next I go there.
This looks so great and sure looks like it will take great as well, i am absolutely going to try this :)…
Taste*
Thank you Patience! Am sure you’ll try it, please tag me on Snap chat or IG if you post it sister, so I can see it. Thanks!
This looks so yum! Look at all those giantic marshmallows!! I love the addition of Espresso. It deepens that chocolatey flavour.
Well done, sister!
As in ehen. The aroma of the espresso is MAD!! Thank you my sister. I am happy you like it
I love this and can’t wait to try it! Looks so delish!big hugs❤
Thank you Ummee?? Don’t forget to show me when you try it
Quite interesting.keep it up.
Thank you Sam! Thank you so much
With this kind of arrangement of eatables and drinkable, I think Hadiza will be sweet to taste too.
Wow was actually there when she made that it’s awesome. ?
Gina???
Wow!!!!yummy yummy certainly gonna try dis out
Thank you Precious? Don’t forget to show me and tag me over sociala when you make yours
I just have to give this a try
Sarah ?? I know right! Don’t forget to show and tag me on Instagram when you do yours! Thanks?
Wow very easy recipe ? Definitely gonna try it?
Awww? Aisha thank you for visiting and don’t forget to show me when you make yours
Well done girl, it looks amazing,I need to try it out
Thank you André for visiting! I appreciate. Yes, please try it and don’t forget to show it to me on IG when you buy yours