If I said that this pie was the best chocolate pie I’ve ever had, it would be an understatement!

I can’t begin to tell you just how incredible this pie is.  It takes pie to a level never before seen by pie, and if you like Hot Cocoa..omg~  you’d better be sitting down when you try this one..trust me!

The chocolate is so intense, and the flavors are so perfectly combined that the sounds you will hear coming out of your lips after the very first bite will almost frighten you..haha.

This is the most tender and moist pie, filled with all of the simple elements of the best mug of hot cocoa you’ve ever had.  It’s like a giant hug for your belly!

Just whip this one up on a weekend, so you have plenty of time to recover for work on monday!  😉

What you’ll need:

1 pie crust..I used Pillsbury

40 regular size marshmallows…(one bag)

1 cup Hot Cocoa powder

1/2 cup brown sugar

3 eggs

1 cup light corn syrup

1 tsp. vanilla extract

Cocoa powder for dusting..optional

Directions:

Place the pie crust into a pie plate, crimp the edges and set aside.

In a medium bowl combine the eggs, brown sugar, vanilla and corn syrup..beat on medium with a hand mixer, or with a whisk and some muscles…until smooth!

Now add in the hot cocoa powder…

Pour it into the pie crust… (resist the urge to dive in now)

Bake it at 350 degrees for approx. 45-55 minutes, or until the pie is mostly firm.

Take the pie out and top it will ALL of the marshmallows.  It’s a beautiful thing if some of them melt over the edge, so yes..add them ALL!  🙂

Put the pie back into the oven for approx. 5 minutes, or JUST until the marshmallows melt and become fluffy and soft…

Let it cool…

Now dust the top with some traditional cocoa powder for authenticity…

You can serve this warm or cold..it’s awesome either way!  But DO store any leftovers in the fridge!

It slices beautifully!

And tastes even better~  the BEST!   ~Enjoy!  🙂

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Are you looking for a fun, sweet and different Holiday treat/Hostess gift this year??  Are you tired of giving the same old plate of cookies, cakes and candies?  Well..here ya go!  All it takes to make this the BEST little gifted treat ever is, a trip to the Dollar Store where you can grab some adorable Mugs!  Fill them up with this whimsical and delicious Hot Cocoa Fudge and you’ll have everyone from your neighbors to the babysitter to your hair stylist to the mailman, talking about it until next year!

Have I mentioned how simple this is??  I’m not sure if this is a “cheat” Fudge recipe, because I’m not much of a typical Fudge maker, but if it isn’t a cheat…it should be!  It’s SOOO easy!

Each creamy & fudgy bite screams Hot Cocoa with its intense Chocolaty flavor and sweet Cocoa Powder dusted Mini Marshmallows piled high!

~Sooo cute and adorable!  🙂

What you’ll need:

1-16 oz. container of Dark Chocolate Frosting

1-10 oz. bag of Dark Chocolate Morsels

3 cups of Mini Marshmallows

12 oz. of White Chocolate/Vanilla Almond Bark~  or Candiquick

1/4 cup Cocoa Powder for dusting

Directions:

In a double boiler melt the Morsels and the Frosting together… until it’s completely…

Stirring it consistently until it’s smooth…

Pour it into a parchment lined pan..I used a 8x11x2″deep pan…

Let it set up while you make the topping…

In a microwave safe bowl, melt the White Chocolate Almond Bark according to the package directions.

Let it cool a couple of minutes, then gently stir in the marshmallows…

Pour the mixture all over the Fudge and even it out…

Let it set up for 2-3 hours, be patient…

Sprinkle the top with the Cocoa Powder for that authentic Hot Cocoa look and flavor…

Now let it chill out some more…

Okay~~  You may now slice it up…use a nice and clean sharp knife…

Serve it up in fun fudgy piles…

OR in adorable Hot Cocoa Mugs!  ~Enjoy!  🙂

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One succulent bite of these heavenly cookies and you’ll never be the same!  Deep, dark chocolaty pillows of warm & chewy cookie, dripping in melted Dark Chocolate and topped with a gooey toasty Marshmallow…pinch me!

Never in my life have I had a cookie experience like this..EVER!

 Be warned, no Mug of Hot Cocoa, or simple Chocolate Cookie will ever be enough for you again..the bar has now been raised to unreachable heights!

I did however, have to dumb down the recipe to meet my lazy needs.

But I think my shortcuts made them even better, why?..because I used Brownie Mix for the cookie batter.  Yes, I did!  Sorry, but I just wasn’t in the mood to BS around with 4 dozen cookies..LOL!

Brownie Mix allows me to make as little or as many cookies as I want with hardly any effort at all, and that’s how I roll…haha!

And as a bonus these cookies are thick, rich, moist and decadent..So take that all of you “from scratch” people!  😉

What you’ll need for approx. 12 cookies (feel free to double the amounts accordingly for more)

2 Cups Brownie Mix

1/3 Cup Flour

1 egg (not 2 as shown)

1 tbsp. Cocoa Powder (unsweetened)

1/4 Cup NESTL?® TOLL HOUSE® Semisweet Morsels

1/4 Cup Milk

Chocolate Bars of your choice (I used DOVE), one square of chocolate per cookie

Marshmallows..one per every 2 cookies!

Directions:

In a medium bowl mix together the Brownie Mix, Egg, Milk, Choc. Chips, Cocoa Powder and Flour..it will be thick like cookie dough!

Scoop out mounds of the dough onto a greased baking sheet and then slightly flatten them out…

Cut each Marshmallow in half and place a Chocolate square onto each one..

Bake the cookies at 350 for about 10 minutes and take them out, top them with the Chocolate and Marshmallow toppers.  Place them chocolate side down on top of each cookie!  Then back into the oven for about 4 minutes..just until the Marshmallows are softened.

Let them cool just a little bit…

But definitely serve them warm..

Grab one for yourself…

And do what comes naturally!  ~Enjoy!  🙂

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I simply can’t wait for Winter!  Fall is my favorite time of the year, mostly because it means Winter is right around the corner..lol!  I just love the cold weather and all that goes along with it.  Like Hot Cocoa…millions upon millions of endless variations of Hot Cocoa!  Actually, I don’t think that I’ve ever met a cup of hot Cocoa that I didn’t like.  🙂

But..this Brownie Batter Cocoa is easily one of the very best I’ve EVER had!

Not only is it warm, comforting and chocolaty..but the addition of the Brownie Mix gives it a rich, thick, smooth and ‘batter-like’ texture that goes down SO nicely!  It’s almost like a warm mug of liquid Brownies!

It’s super simple too..you probably already have everything you’ll need to give it a try.  So go make some..go on..go!  😉

What you’ll need for 4 warm cups of Brownie Batter Hot Cocoa:

2 Cups of Whole Milk

1 Cup of Cream

1 Cup of Brownie Mix

1-2 Cups of Hot Cocoa Mix ..depending on how chocolaty you like it!

1/2 Cup of Chocolate Syrup/Fudge Sauce

Whipped topping (I used the spray can!)

Some crumbled up Brownie Bits..optional!

Directions:

In a medium/large stock pot bring the Milk and Cream up to a simmer.

Whisk in the Brownie Mix and the Cocoa…

Stir well, until it’s well combined and thick.

Rim the mugs by dipping them into a shallow plate of the Chocolate Sauce..

Gently pour the Cocoa into the mugs and top them with some Whipped topping and Brownie crumbles!

Place your lips onto the Mug and sip that warm Brownie Batter Hot Cocoa heaven!  ~Enjoy!  🙂

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I woke up to snow + it’s “movies on the couch Sunday” + I found my pink fuzzy socks = Red Velvet Hot Chocolate!!  YAY!  🙂

A warm and comforting mug of hot chocolate, combined with the decadence of Red Velvet!! Perfect for sharing with your Valentine!  It’s like a giant bear hug for your belly. This is such a unique way to jazz up regular hot chocolate, without needing to add a shot of alcohol (not that there’s anything wrong with that) 🙂  Simply  add some Red Velvet cake mix to your mug of hot cocoa, and BOOM..it becomes this rich, one-of-a-kind warm drink experience.   The cake mix gives it a thick and creamy texture, while adding a boost of over the top flavor!  Make some for your sweetie and prepare for some xoxo! 🙂

What you’ll need:

Some Hot Chocolate mix 

Some Red Velvet cake mix

Milk

Fun toppings!

Directions:

Simply make some Hot Chocolate, as you normally do (I used the packets)

2 tbsp. dry Red Velvet Cake Mix for each Hot Cocoa packet used!

For every cup of hot chocolate, stir in 2 tbsp. of dry Red Velvet Cake Mix..top with whipped cream and some fun toppings..I used Oreos, sprinkles and marshmallows!!

Put your feet up, take a sip and enjoy the flavorful, creamy and rich texture of this unique drink!  ~Enjoy!  🙂

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