FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE 4 WAYS! (Non-Alcoholic OR Alcoholic!)

Oh my friends. Finally a recipe to please everyone.

Today is all about Frozen Hot Chocolate! So who should you make it for?

Make it for your kids! It's a fun winter treat that they can dress up with sprinkles and marshmallows.

Make it for your significant other! It's super easy to make, but it'll show 'em you care.

Make it for your girlfriends! Why not host a party with a Frozen Hot Chocolate Bar? Just add booze if you're over 21, and you've got a dangerously delicious party in the making.

Make it for yourself! Because you deserve it :)

What you need to make it happen(NON Alcoholic):

- Ice

-Milk

- Instant Hot Cocoa Mix

- Chocolate Syrup

- Whipped Cream

- Straws

- Sprinkles, Marshmallows, Chocolate Chips, Candy Canes

- Grenadine & Cherries

Boozy Additions to make them a little more fun:

Cherry Vodka // Creme de Cacao // Peppermint Schnapps 

How to make it happen:

Step 1: Start with your base- Blend 1 packet of cocoa mix, 2 cups ice, 1/2 cup milk, squeeze of chocolate sauce  *mixture should be icy- not watery- start with less milk and add more as needed.

Step 2: Start adding in different flavors or alcohol as desired (recipes below)

Step 3: Top with whipped cream and garnishes

Step 4: Enjoy!

To make the 4 you see above:

Classic: BASE - top Whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate jimmies

Chocolate Peppermint: BASE + crushed candy cane- top with whipped cream and more crushed candy cane. (optional 1 ounce peppermint schnapps)

Chocolate Lovers: BASE + mug drizzled with chocolate sauce- top with whipped cream, chocolate chips, chocolate jimmies (optional 1 ounce creme de cacao)

Chocolate Covered Cherry: BASE + 1 1/2 tsp grenadine - top with whipped cream, sprinkles, chocolate jimmies & a cherry (optional 1/2 ounce cherry vodka + 1/2 ounce creme de cacao)

Other great options:

Mocha: Just add Kahlua, Espresso Vodka, and Chocolate Shavings

Salted Caramel Chocolate: Drizzle Salted Caramel sauce in the mug first, top with more sauce & Chocolate Shavings

Chocolate Covered Strawberry: Strawberry Vodka + Creme de Cacao- top with chopped strawberries!

Alright- raise your hand if you're going to do a Frozen Hot Chocolate Bar for Galentine's Day now...

(if you don't know what Galentine's Day is...we can't be friends. kidding! (sort of))

xo, lp

PSST: If you end up making this recipe I'd love to see it! Post a picture on Instagram or Twitter and tag me @lpodlich so I can see what awesome version you made!

BEST BITES: SUMMER STRAWBERRY GALETTE

It's still summertime, which means I'm going to milk every single second of it!

I actually made this galette a little while ago when we went strawberry picking, but completely forgot to post it!

It's simple, delicious, and pretty lovely too!

What you'll need to make it happen:

-1 pre-made pie dough

- 3 cups cut strawberries 

- 3 tablespoons sugar

- 1 tablespoon lemon zest

- pinch of salt

- 2 teaspoons flour

How to make it happen:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Step 2: Mix strawberries with sugar, zest, salt, and flour in a bowl and drain out excess liquid.

Step 3: Roll out dough and begin to layer out strawberries in circles, forming heap in the middle (yes, heap 'em up! they'll bake down, I promise!)

Step 4: Fold over dough (like pictures below) and bake in oven for 22-24 minutes. Bake until golden brown & enjoy!

There it is, friends.

Super sweet- with a tart lemony bite! I'm a fan of it on its own- but if you love vanilla ice cream, i'm sure that would be fabulous with this!

What is your favorite summer dessert?

Anything with strawberries is good in my book!

xo, lp

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