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Bailey's Irish Green Hot Chocolate

  The perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day is no longer with cabbage and corned beef, it's with hot chocolate! - Boozy hot chocolate. A delicious blend of white chocolate and Bailey's Irish Cream, you might just have to pour yourself another!   Prep Time: 5 min Yield: 1 serving/drink   INGREDIENTS 1 packet McSteven's Irish Green Hot Chocolate 1 mini Bailey's Irish Cream About 3/4 cup hot (not boiling) water Whipped Cream Green Sprinkles DIRECTIONS Pour McSteven's Irish Green Hot Chocolate into cup Add hot water and Baileys Irish Cream Stir until well combined Top with whipped cream and sprinkles Enjoy! 

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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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Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Bread

A yummy chocolate twist on traditional banana bread, with a bit of hazelnut boost! Enjoy this delicious delight anytime of year with this quick and easy recipe - just a few ingredients mixed up and baked, and you have your chocolate hazelnut banana bread! Total Time: 2 hr 30 min (including cooling time) Yield: 8 servings INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup liquid coconut oil 3 bananas (either very ripe or microwaved) 2 eggs at room temperature 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 container McSteven's Chocolate Hazelnut Cocoa 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts (optional) 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips _ _ DIRECTIONS Preheat oven...

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Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

A delicious spin on traditional chocolate, these cupcakes are baked with eggs, oil, sugar, and you guessed it - hot chocolate! Whip up these delectable desserts for your next dinner party or save them for a cozy night in. Either way, you won't be able to resist the delicious cocoa flavor! Total Time: 40 min  Yield: 14 cupcakes INGREDIENTS CUPCAKES 3/4 cup McSteven's Milk Chocolate Cocoa (or spice it up with one of many different McSteven's flavors!) 3/4 cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, room temperature 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup buttermilk FROSTING...

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