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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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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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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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