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Who Remembers the Old Fashioned Hot Chocolate With Hersheys?

Annabellethecat66 — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 22:19:46 GMT

So I just made myself some hot chocolate. It's supposed to not have sugar added and it is so sweet I can't drink the stuff.

Who here makes the kind like we used to drink made from Hershey's powdered?

I've bought the really expensive stuff (ordered it on line) and it still has too much sugar.

When I went to Weight Watchers I remember walking in the door and the leader said to each of us, "Sugar or Salt"? Most are addicted either to sugar or salt. I'm a salt lover but can't stand much sugar. Put a bag of potato chips in front of me and look out, but I'll turn down anything sweet.

Can anyone tell me how to make the kind of hot chocolate with just Hershey's cocoa mix? Should I just buy it?

Re: Who Remembers the Old Fashioned Hot Chocolate With Hersheys?

Group 5 minus 1 — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 22:25:07 GMT

What's wrong w/ salt?

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Mz iMac — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 22:33:39 GMT

I only make hot chocolate w/milk. Never used water in my life! I didn't grow up making it like that. Still use Hersey powder.

I only add marshmellows in the winter time. Don't know why!

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proudlyfromNJ — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 22:38:39 GMT

I use milk and real chocolate.

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Annabellethecat66 — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 22:40:15 GMT

@Mz iMac Yes! I only use milk too. I guess I'll just get the Hershey's cocoa mix.

I just wondered if someone here had fool proof recipe like how many spoonfulls to use.

I guess it's trial and error. Thanks.

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ROMARY — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 22:43:47 GMT

Real milk in hot cocoa/chocolate. I'm the one who adds a dollop of peanut butter in mine. Also in coffee with milk.

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Diva on The Q — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 22:45:50 GMT

@Annabellethecat66 wrote:
@Mz iMac Yes! I only use milk too. I guess I'll just get the Hershey's cocoa mix.

I just wondered if someone here had fool proof recipe like how many spoonfulls to use.

I guess it's trial and error. Thanks.

I use Hershey's Cocoa Mix and whole milk. The number of spoonfuls of cocoa mix depend on how chocolaty you like your hot chocolate. The more spoonfuls, the richer the flavor.

Re: Who Remembers the Old Fashioned Hot Chocolate With Hersheys?

TenderMercies — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 22:58:46 GMT

@Annabellethecat66 Have you tried the Hershey’s powder for baking that doesn’t have sugar added? You could add your own amount of sugar to your own liking.

Re: Who Remembers the Old Fashioned Hot Chocolate With Hersheys?

Annabellethecat66 — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 23:04:18 GMT

@TenderMercies Yes! That's what I was thinking I was going to try. I'm sure the recipe is on the label. Doesn't seem like brain surgery....does it? Ha!

I'm trying to turn over a new leaf...I'm going to only buy things I KNOW I'll use. Starting with hot chocolate. Ha!

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cherry — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 23:22:59 GMT

@Annabellethecat66 I can tell you how a neighbor made it, but you will have to tweek the amounts yourself

Take some cocoa powder, unsweetened, and mix it with sugar. Use condensed milk to make a paste, make sure everything is well mixed and be generous with the milk. Then take boiling water and pour into the cup, mix well

That should be make a paste with boiling water .and then add the condensed milk. The condensed milk will give it a richer taste, than just using regular milk

Re: Who Remembers the Old Fashioned Hot Chocolate With Hersheys?

corita — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 23:18:32 GMT

@Annabellethecat66 wrote:
So I just made myself some hot chocolate. It's supposed to not have sugar added and it is so sweet I can't drink the stuff.

Who here makes the kind like we used to drink made from Hershey's powdered?

I've bought the really expensive stuff (ordered it on line) and it still has too much sugar.

When I went to Weight Watchers I remember walking in the door and the leader said to each of us, "Sugar or Salt"? Most are addicted either to sugar or salt. I'm a salt lover but can't stand much sugar. Put a bag of potato chips in front of me and look out, but I'll turn down anything sweet.

Can anyone tell me how to make the kind of hot chocolate with just Hershey's cocoa mix? Should I just buy it?

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My mother always made her hot chocolate on the stove. I found this recipe on line - similar to hers. I think she added some cinnamon to it and maybe cream. Always topped with marshmallows or whipped cream. (this was way before microwaves, fake milk, fake whipped cream. etc) She always used the Hershey's unsweetened powder...I still remember that brown can of brown powder!!

Combine the 1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder, 3/4 c. sugar, 1/3 c. water and dash salt in a medium saucepan.
Over medium heat, stir constantly until the mixture boils. Cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Do not let mixture scorch.
Stir in the 3 1/2 c. milk and heat, but do not boil.
Remove from the heat and add 3/4 t. vanilla; stir well. Serve immediately.

Re: Who Remembers the Old Fashioned Hot Chocolate With Hersheys?

Annabellethecat66 — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 23:33:49 GMT

@cherry I don't think I could get over the condensed milk. Isn't that very sweet? I don't know, I'll look at the label.

Thanks for taking the time to post it. I'll write down the recipe. Thanks again.

Re: Who Remembers the Old Fashioned Hot Chocolate With Hersheys?

cherry — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 23:35:38 GMT

@Annabellethecat66 It's evaporated milk ,not condensed milk. sorry

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Marienkaefer2 — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 23:37:42 GMT

If you buy the Hershey's cocoa powder, the recipe for hot chocolate is on the back of it.

There is also a recipe for a single serving.

It's so easy to make.

Re: Who Remembers the Old Fashioned Hot Chocolate With Hersheys?

ROMARY — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 23:48:35 GMT

Remembering way, way back: My mom always had a teeny-tiny can of milk on the table for their coffee. Anyone recall the brands? I can visualize either Pet or Eagle(?) or something very vague. Maybe Carnation?

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Lucky Charm — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 23:52:36 GMT

I remember Hershey's made a tin with the sweet powder (yum) and one with the unsweetened powder. Big difference if you were taking a scoop for a sweet treat!

I don't know which was used, but I couldn't stand that 'skin' that would form on top sometimes. Anyone remember that?

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tansy — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 23:52:57 GMT

@Annabellethecat66 wrote:
@TenderMercies Yes! That's what I was thinking I was going to try. I'm sure the recipe is on the label. Doesn't seem like brain surgery....does it? Ha!

I'm trying to turn over a new leaf...I'm going to only buy things I KNOW I'll use. Starting with hot chocolate. Ha!

From what you have posted about your buying habits, @Annabellethecat66, QVC’s profits will take a tumble🙂

Re: Who Remembers the Old Fashioned Hot Chocolate With Hersheys?

muttmom — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 23:54:46 GMT

My brother and I loved hot milk with Ovaltine added to it. We used Nestle's Nesquik but my mother used unsweetened Hershey's cocoa for the real deal.

Condensed milk and sweetened condensed milk are not the same thing.

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shoesnbags — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 00:14:17 GMT

@ROMARY wrote:
Remembering way, way back: My mom always had a teeny-tiny can of milk on the table for their coffee. Anyone recall the brands? I can visualize either Pet or Eagle(?) or something very vague. Maybe Carnation?

@ROMARY

It's Pet and Carnation. I know because I still use it in my morning coffee. But the cans aren't little anymore, at least not the ones I buy.

ETA Eagle is a brand name for the condensed milk that another poster mentioned.

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sidsmom — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 00:27:31 GMT

@ncascade wrote:
What's wrong w/ salt?

Nothing’s wrong with salt.

Nothing’s wrong with sugar.

Anyone will tell you the additive ‘holy trinity’ of food addiction

is Salt-OIL-Sugar, many using the “SOS” acronym as a meaning

for urgent things to watch for in food addictions.

The ultimate culprit is Oil (fat).

Salt&Oil, Sugar&Oil.

With salt & sugar, it’s the company it keeps w/ leads them astray.

Mix stuff with oil/fat....that’s when trouble begins.