"Real" Easy Hot Chocolate

You want something warm and tasty. How about a real creamy cup of hot chocolate made as easily as warming milk in the microwave. This recipe will allow you to enjoy a cup of Hot Chocolate made with "real" chocolate and "real" milk, not a powdery cocoa mix.

Real Hot Chocolate for My cup
Makes 10 chocolate balls, enough for 10 1-cup servings
1 (12-ounce) bag (2 cups) semisweet chocolate chips
1 Cup evaporated milk (or heavy cream for a richer taste)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Microwave chocolate, evaporated milk, and salt in a large bowl, stirring occasionally, until smooth, about 2 minutes. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Roll 3 tablespoons chilled chocolate mixture into ten 2" balls. Individually wrap balls in plastic wrap and transfer to zipper lock bag. Refrigerate for 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

To Make 1 Cup of Hot Chocolate:
Combine 1 unwrapped chocolate ball and one cup of milk in large mug. Microwave, stirring occasionally, until smooth, about 2 minutes. Serve and Enjoy.

recipe adapted from October/November 2010. Cook's Country magazine