HEAVENLY HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

Heavenly Homemade Chocolate Cupcakes, made with cocoa and strong hot coffee, are the most decadent and moist chocolate cupcake recipe you'll ever enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup strong hot coffee or 1/2 cup boiling water + 1 pack starbucks via instant coffee
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425º F.
2. Place cupcake liners in muffin tin. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
3. Combine hot coffee and cocoa powder. Mix well to dissolve and set aside
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nutella hot chocolate

Ingredients
Nutella Hot Chocolate

• 4 cups low fat/skim milk
• 2 tablespoons Nutella
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Optional Toppings:

• Marshmallows
• Crushed hazelnuts
• Chocolate chips
• Extra Nutella

Instructions

1. Heat milk in a medium sized saucepan on medium-high heat until beginning to warm and steam. Add the spread, cocoa powder and sugar, and whisk until dissolved and combined. Bring to a gentle simmer while stirring, and take off heat.
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Slow Cooker Triple Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients
Cooking spray

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Lightly coat a 4 to 5-quart crock pot insert with cooking spray. Place a piece of parchment paper, that is large enough to extend halfway up the sides in the bottom of the crock pot. Lightly spray parchment paper with cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. Place butter and chopped chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir. Microwave another 30 seconds. If not completely melted, continue microwaving until melted.
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Magic Chocolate Ball

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup white chocolate chips
• 2 small brownies (homemade or store-bought)
• 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
• ½ cup raspberries
• ½ cup blueberries
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• ¾ cup heavy cream

PREPARATION:

1. Put the white chocolate chips in a bowl and microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring the chocolate between each interval, until melted.
2. Open the plastic ornament and pour the white chocolate into one of the halves. Close the ornament and slowly rotate it so the white chocolate coats the entire inside evenly. Freeze for 30 minutes.
3. Remove the ornament from the freezer and carefully open it to remove the white chocolate ball. (Be gentle; the ball is hollow and delicate.)
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Dark Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie

Dark chocolate, creamy greek yogurt, and sweet strawberries are the perfect combination in this frosty heart healthy Valentine's Day Dark Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup nonfat or lowfat strawberry Greek yogurt
• 3/4 cup frozen strawberries
• 1 cup skim milk (or milk of choice)
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened dark cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup ice (only if using fresh berries)

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients in a blender (or Bullet, food processor, etc.) and blend until smooth.
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Skinny Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Healthy banana muffins with chocolate chips for a little indulgence. This is the only banana muffin recipe you'll ever need! The greek yogurt adds protein and keeps the muffins moist. You'll love these easy banana muffins -- made without butter or refined sugar!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (or white whole wheat flour)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 bananas
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon olive or melted coconut oil
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 12 cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt.
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Peppermint Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup butter softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon mint extract
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 2/3 cup cocoa
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 28 unwrapped peppermint kisses

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cream butter & both sugars with mixer. Add eggs one at a time and mix just until incorporated. Mix in mint extract.
2. Combine flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a medium bowl. Add 1/2 cup dry mixture to butter mixture. 
3. Blending after each addition just until combined and scraping side of mixer bowl as needed. Remove bowl from mixer, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours up to overnight.
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DARK CHOCOLATE CANDY CANE COOKIES

The classic combination of chocolate and peppermint make these Dark Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies the perfect treat for the holidays!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder sifted
• 1/4 cup black cocoa powder sifted
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup light-brown sugar packed
• 2 large eggs room temperature
• 1 tsp peppermint extract optional
• 1 bag Bright White Candy Melts or white chocolate, melted*
• vegetable shortening as needed to thin candy melts
• crushed candy canes

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powders, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter and sugars on med-high until light and fluffy (approx. 2-3mins). 
3. Reduce speed and add egg and peppermint extract. Beat until well combined. Add flour mixture and mix until just combined.
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Mint Chocolate Swirl Bark.

Ingredients:

• 7 ounces (199g) white chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1 ounce (1/4 cup) green candy melts1
• 1/4 teaspoon canola or vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract2
• 8 ounces (226g) semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
• optional: 1/3 cup chopped Andes mints

Directions:

1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
2. Melt the white chocolate and green candy melts together. 
3. Use a double boiler or microwave. If using microwave, stir the chocolate every 20 seconds to help avoid seizing. Once melted and smooth, stir in oil and peppermint extract. Set aside.
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Chocolate Mint Leaves

Incredibly fresh tasting and oh so pretty, chocolate mint leaves make a natural, healthy and delicious dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 oz dark chocolate, 70% cocoa, broken into small pieces
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 20 large fresh mint leaves

Instructions

1. Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a small bowl in the microwave, in 30-second intervals, stirring after each microwave session.
2. Using a pastry brush, brush the mint leaves with the melted chocolate on both sides.
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SLOW COOKER PUMPKIN WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE

Slow Cooker Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate is a delicious, creamy and amazing drink that is perfect to warm up to on those chilly Fall nights!

Ingredients

• 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 6 cups milk
• 1 12 oz package high quality white chocolate chips
• 1 15 oz can pumpkin puree
• 1 Tbs pumpkin pie spice
• Whipped Cream

Instructions

1. In 5qt slow cooker mix your sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, milk, chocolate chips, pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice and stir well to combine.
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