A few weeks ago TruMoo, in celebration of the Limited TruMoo Chocolate Marshmallow milk, challenged me to share with you what our family did to warm up over the winter.
But let me tell you a secret (or not if you read this blog)- I live in the South. Even on our coldest days I defy all odds and check mail in my flip flops. Yo our cold days are few and far between. That doesn’t mean that when its cold we don’t find things to occupy our time that isn’t outdoors- we just don’t get a chance to sled and ski and all those things those of you in the colder states get to do.
According to a new survey by Wakefield Research, watching movies tops the list of Americans’ favorite indoor winter activities, followed by reading books and playing games. The top outdoor wintertime activity for Americans is building a snowman, followed by starting a snowball fight and sledding
See- nothing we can do.
So what *do* we do when its cold? We craft. We bake. We cook. We make things up in the kitchen. And today was one of those days. I thought to myself…’I wonder if we could make homemade chocolate?’
Like…from scratch.
Could we take our TruMoo chocolate milk and make magic? Is it even possible?
It is and we did.
Make Homemade Chocolate with Chocolate milk
While this isn’t your standard “keep warm with hot chocolate recipe” this is one you can in ALL weather.
And truthfully cookies keep me warm year round.
What you need:
- 2 cups cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup TruMoo Chocolate Milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup water
A few notes first- this type of chocolate is for truffles when cooled and syrup when hot. Its a soft chocolate, not a hard chocolate like you would use for dipping and setting strawberries. This chocolate is a lot more pliable (like a soft Hershey bar). If you want HARD chocolate, you need to follow these instructions but use a double boiler over the water vs adding the cocoa and butter TO the water.
- Bring your water to a simmer
- Mix the cocoa powder and butter together in a bowl
- Add your mixture to the water, stirring quickly and then remove from heat once fully absorbed.
- Add your regular sugar and your powdered sugar to the bowl and mix. Add salt. Mix. This consistency will be like frosting.
- Now add your TruMoo milk- as you mix it you will notice that the chocolate will now start to thin out.
- Once its mixed up, you are good to go. You can pour your chocolate in molds, dip into cookies or apples or drizzle on desserts! You did it! Homemade chocolate!
As you know there are tons of chocolate flavors out there. This is a basic recipe meant to be built on and will give you a slightly dark and rich chocolate flavor (fully dependent on the cocoa powder you choose to use), but nothing is stopping you from altering the recipe to create something even more unique! I found that making it with the TruMoo Chocolate milk even more chocolaty, which I love! It may not be cold outside, but that doesnt mean I cant curl up with a good book, some chocolate cookies, and a blanket.
Now get yours!
Limited Edition TruMoo Chocolate Marshmallow milk combines your favorite chocolate and marshmallow flavors into one ready-to-serve drink. Like regular TruMoo, TruMoo Chocolate Marshmallow milk is made with wholesome low-fat white milk, no artificial growth hormones or high fructose corn syrup, and is brought to you by your trusted local dairy. TruMoo Chocolate Marshmallow milk is available in the dairy case at grocery stores now through the end of February 2015
For more information about Limited Edition Chocolate Marshmallow milk or other TruMoo flavored milk varieties, please visit www.TruMoo.com.
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~Trisha
OurFamilyWorld says
February 22, 2015 at 6:41 pmThose are some excellent photos. I am going to have to make this for my kids after they have a long day shoveling.
Hollie says
February 20, 2015 at 12:28 pmLove this recipe. Have to say I am bit of a chocolate lover.
April Decheine says
February 20, 2015 at 8:15 amThat looks delicious, my husband would love this recipe. I have never made homemade chocolate. The kids would of loved this recipe.
Mary O'Malley says
February 19, 2015 at 5:31 pmI’ve never thought to make homemade chococlate from chocolate milk before. That’s a great idea!
Denise says
February 19, 2015 at 4:16 pmThis is just a reminder that we should bring some chocolate milk into the house. We never do (my hubby doesn’t like chocolate..ugh), but this is something that I think we must give a try!
Olivia Schwab says
February 19, 2015 at 3:54 pmThis is such a great idea! I would have never thought to make chocolate with chocolate milk! Such a creative idea! Thanks for sharing this!
Kori says
February 19, 2015 at 11:02 amThose look so freaking good. It’s interesting timing as I’m looking up cookie recipes to make this weekend.
Courtney says
February 19, 2015 at 10:58 amNow this is something my hubby would really love!! He is the chocolate lover in this house. I will have to show him this 🙂
Lynndee says
February 19, 2015 at 10:55 amI am a chocoholic and that certainly made me drool. We love TruMoo too. It’s what I always get whenever I crave for chocolate milk.
Yona Williams says
February 19, 2015 at 10:17 amOhhh, those chocolate dipped cookies look delicious. I really like the recipe you’ve shared today…I think it would come out pretty tasty!
Erin says
February 19, 2015 at 9:02 amThose cookies look so good! Now I wish I hadn’t decided to eliminate sweets from my diet… lol.
Roselynn says
February 19, 2015 at 8:43 amThis is such a great idea. I haven’t had chocolate milk in ages and have all but stopped drinking milk since then.
Beth says
February 19, 2015 at 8:37 amThis sounds like a lot of fun and a great activity for young kids! Thanks for sharing.
April says
February 19, 2015 at 7:18 amThat looks divine and I never thought of using chocolate milk. I live in the south too and today happens to be our coldest day of the year. I might be drinking something warm today.
Rosey says
February 19, 2015 at 12:05 amWhen my friends and family in Florida tell me it’s cold, I scoff at them. 😉 I do love the baking idea though, and your cookie treats look tasty.
onceuponamaritime says
February 18, 2015 at 11:40 pmI love chocolate milk with a passion, this is something I would love to have!
[email protected] Spirit Mommy says
February 18, 2015 at 10:59 pmThis looks amaaaazing! Now I’m wanting chocolate. 🙂 Great recipe!
Elizabeth O. says
February 18, 2015 at 8:44 pmI’ve always loved TruMoo drinks! I never knew you can use it for this, though…
Digna D. says
February 18, 2015 at 8:16 pmMmmm, wow, that looks yummy. Can’t wait to give this a try. Thank you for sharing.
Ashleigh Walls says
February 18, 2015 at 8:15 pmMy son calls TruMoo “My milk mom!” This would be a great recipe to make for the family.
Liz Mays says
February 18, 2015 at 6:34 pmOh wow! What an awesome idea. I had no clue you could do this and it sounds yummy!
Tiffany Cutcliff says
February 18, 2015 at 4:43 pmOh- this looks simply amazing. I would love to try this sometime. I bet it would go awesome with fruit!
lisa says
February 18, 2015 at 3:45 pmWe love chocolate milk-especially TruMoo! And those chocolate covered cookies look great!
Jeanine says
February 18, 2015 at 12:56 pmI get so jealous seeing TruMoo. We don’t have it in Canada and it looks so amazing! Would love to try it!
coolchillmom says
February 18, 2015 at 11:35 amI would have never thought of this! I am really impressed. Can’t wait to make our own chocolate
Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) says
February 18, 2015 at 11:02 amYUM, I’d like some right now! I love how easy that is and I truly never thought of doing that. Silly me! I have a new project for next week! YUM! Clever idea!
Donna Ward says
February 18, 2015 at 10:16 amThat’s so interesting – who ‘moo’ – I like this and your cookies – making my tummy want some! Thank you!
laura says
February 18, 2015 at 9:45 amFirst of all, I love the quality of your images. Second, I love the recipe. It makes me want one right now! Thanks for sharing. I’m going to pin this for later.
Erica says
February 18, 2015 at 9:38 amOh my how good does this look and easy to make. I will have to give this a try as for I have never made it like this before.
Fi Ní Neachtáin says
February 18, 2015 at 8:50 amOh wow, I know it’s silly but I never knew you could make chocolate out of chocolate milk. I always thought it was far too milky for that. I learn something new everyday! 🙂
Sherlyn says
February 18, 2015 at 8:41 amI really need to get more into things like this! Although I don’t like to cook—I LOVE to eat and this sounds yummy! Perhaps i’ll try this. Thanks for your inspiration 🙂
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
February 18, 2015 at 7:57 amI have never made a chocolate cake with chocolate milk before. What a clever idea that is. It sounds so yummy!
Summer Davis says
February 11, 2015 at 7:47 pmomg that sounds absolutely delicious. I’m literally salivating right now. Chocolate all the way!