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Hot Chocolate Carrot Cake

Blooming flowers, bunnies, and fresh produce - Spring is a wonderful time of year! And what says Spring better than a carrot cake? So grab a couple of those fresh carrots from the garden and whip up this delicious cake - with a hot chocolate twist!     Prep Time: 45 min Cook Time: 30 min Total Time: 1hr 15min (not including cooling time)   INGREDIENTS Cake 2 cups all purpose flour 1.5 cups granulated sugar 1 cup McSteven's European Dark Hot Chocolate 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ginger 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 4 eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 2 tsp vanilla extract 3 cups shredded carrots 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips Cream Cheese Frosting 8oz...

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Hot Chocolate Chip Cookies

What's better than a chocolate chip cookie? How about a chocolate chip cookie with hot chocolate mixed in? Yep, we think that's a winner!   Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 10 min Total Time: 40 min INGREDIENTS 1 cup & 2 Tbsp Flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 stick of butter, softened 1/4 cup and 2 Tbsp McSteven's® Harry & David® Milk Chocolate Cocoa 1/4 cup and 2 Tbsp packed Brown Sugar 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 egg 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375 degrees In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt and whisk until well-distributed In a large bowl, beat together butter, McSteven's® Harry and David® Milk Chocolate...

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Chocolate Peppermint Truffles

Rich and decadent, these chocolate and peppermint truffles are a small yet delicious treat worthy of coming back for seconds. With crushed peppermint and hot chocolate sprinkled on top, you can't have only one! Prep Time: 25 min Cook Time: 15 min Inactive Time: 4 hours Total Time: 4 hours 35 min Yield: 2 dozen truffles INGREDIENTS Truffles 1 cup heavy whipping cream 16oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped or in small pieces) 5 1/2 Tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small cubes at room temperature 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 packet McSteven's Candy Cane Cocoa Chocolate Coating 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (chopped or in small pieces) 1 bag peppermint candy, crushed 1 packet McSteven's Candy Cane Cocoa DIRECTIONS In a small saucepan...

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Graveyard Brownies

Pumpkins, gravestones, and... hot chocolate? A tried and true trio right? Gooey and delicious, these graveyard brownies boast an entire container of hot chocolate, blending perfectly into these sweet and spooky treats.  Prep Time: 30 min Cook Time: 45 min Total Time: 1hr 15min Yield: 12 brownies INGREDIENTS Brownies 1 cup Butter 1 cup Sugar 1 tin McSteven's® Harry & David® Milk Chocolate Cocoa 4 Eggs 1 cup Flour 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder 1/2 teaspoon Salt 8 ounces Semi-Sweet Baker's Chocolate, finely chopped Icing & Decor 1 cup Powdered Sugar 1/4 cup Butter, softened 2 teaspoons Milk (more or less for desired consistency) Green and Black Food Coloring 12 Milano Cookies 12 Candy Pumpkins DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees...

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Dark Chocolate Pudding

A smooth and decadent dark chocolate pudding made with whole milk, dark chocolate, and deep dark hot cocoa. It is the perfect pair to a night by the fire - or chilled for a day in the sun! Wherever you choose to enjoy this irresistible chocolate delight, it's one you won't soon forget!  Prep Time: 30 minutes Yeild: 6 Servings INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup McSteven's Dark Chocolate Cocoa 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups whole milk 3 egg yolks 1 dark chocolate candy bar or baking chocolate (about 6.8 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) 1 cup heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar to taste (optional whipped cream)   Oops, I forgot the vanilla! It still tasted delicious, so...

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