Lit Recipes: Frosty Foster’s Famous Hot Cocoa

November 23, 2020
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Since I have always loved to cook and there are many mentions of food/drink throughout the Dream Catchers book series, I decided to start a recipe series called “Lit Recipes”. I will be bringing to life some of the recipes from not just the Dream Catchers books, but all of my books — and who knows, maybe some guest authors will share their characters’ recipes as well!

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Lately, I have fallen into a cooking slump so I thought this challenge of creating recipes that my characters make and/or love would inspire me! Plus, it’s fun character exploration.

The first recipe is what inspired the entire idea — Frosty Foster’s Famous Hot Cocoa! 

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  • Book It First Appeared In: Dream Catchers (Book 1)
  • Character That Made It: Frosty Foster's Hot Cocoa is a brand that is connected to Haley's family at the ski lodge her family goes to for the holidays every year. Her grandfather was part owner in the lodge and brand.
  • Other Fun Facts: Haley used to resent being tied to the brand out of fear they'd ask her family to pose in cheesy Christmas sweaters for a commercial. Since book 1 of the series, Frosty Foster's Famous Hot Cocoa is mentioned throughout the series and will play a bigger role in a future book. Since the ski lodge is set in Vermont, I made sure to include Maple Syrup as one of the ingredients in the this hot cocoa recipe.

The Recipe

5-6 Servings. Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups of milk or nondairy milk
  • 1 cup of Half & Half or Nondairy Creamer (Vanilla or Nonflavored)
  • 1 cup of Water
  • 1/8 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 4 TBSP Cacao or Cocoa Powder
  • 1/16 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/32 tsp Pink Himalayan Sea Salt (regular sea salt works too)
  • 2 TBSP Maple Syrup
  • Marshmallows, Whip Cream, and Cinnamon to top (Optional)

Method:

  • Put all of the ingredients in a pot on the stovetop over medium heat.
  • Whisk gently and continuously until all ingredients are combined and melted together.
  • Continue to cook on the stove an additional 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Turn off the burner and let sit one minute before serving into mugs.
  • Top with marshmallows, whip cream, and cinnamon.

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