This...is Tasty!

Several years ago I discovered Kneaders hot chocolate.  It was divine and I would find myself picking some up regularly throughout the winter. I can't even tell you why it was so good...but it was.  A year or so ago they had the nerve to change their recipe.  How dare they!  And sadly, it is not nearly as good as it once was.  I keep trying it, hoping they would change back, but I don't think that's going to happen.

Since then, I have tried to find a replacement that was as tasty as that hot chocolate and I have yet to find one.  And, I am picky.  If I have to get out of my car and get cold to buy it, then it's not an option.  Have I told you I'm lazy too?   That leaves fancy store bought brands at the grocery store or a drive through.  

But yesterday I found something that is pretty darn good.  Not quite as good as the Kneaders hot chocolate, but pretty darn tasty if I do say so myself.   It calls for these 2 ingredients.

First you need to buy some store bought hot chocolate mix.  I would skip on the Swiss Miss and buy something better than that. Make the hot chocolate according to the directions but don't add as much liquid as it calls for.

Once it is hot and steamy add a little bit of heavy cream.  This is what makes it thick and I've found this is what most hot chocolates out there are lacking.  It doesn't take a lot and it's up to you to decide how thick you want it.

And this is my little discovery.  These delightful mint truffles from Hershey.  Now I'm a big fan of chocolate, but if you line up chocolate brands and I had to choose one, Hershey would not be at the top of my list.  However, these are really good.  So good I can eat them one after another.

Toss one of these babies into your hot chocolate and let it melt.  It adds a bit more chocolate flavor and just a hint of mint.  Delightful.  I'm guessing these are seasonal because I found them in the Christmas candy section.  I plan on buying a load of these and then hiding them from myself only to be used for hot chocolate.

And there you have it!  Enjoy!