Our crazy cold snap is supposed to go through tomorrow at noon and then, the temp swings upward. It’s so cold right now. Late post as I ended up working today.
Somehow, my work did not close the past couple of days and yet, we are canceling family night on Thursday because of the weather. Make it make sense! So much more I could (but will not) say about my work lately.
Anyway, on my stay home days I made hot chocolate twice this week! Two kinds.
Kind of Normal
Okay, so I did say kind of normal. I made my normal hot chocolate packet but then, did this to it: 
Had some leftover marshmallow creme buttercream frosting and thought it might make a nice hot chocolate topping. Slight problem, if you take it straight out of the fridge, it sinks! So, I added some whipped cream and then, added the marshmallow creme buttercream. It was good but I probably need to try it some time with marshmallow creme (or the frosting) at room temperature when I add it to the hot chocolate.
The next kind of hot chocolate was the true winner this week!
Oreo Hot Chocolate
I’ve discovered I need to be careful with the hot chocolate recipes as sometimes more than one of the same type exist out here on the Internet (imagine that). So, after my Nutella disappointment, I carefully curated the Oreo Hot Chocolate recipes out there and settled on this one called Creamy Oreo Hot Chocolate.
Oreos happened to be on sale at the grocery store last time I went and so in addition to snagging a package for lunch treats (my husband and G both usually take their lunches to work, I do sometimes), I knew an Oreo hot chocolate was happening.
I pretty much followed the recipe exactly this time. Only thing I did different was skip the food processing part. A sandwich bag and a rolling pin worked well for me.
This made for a delightful dessert! Perfect for an overly cold and snowy night. Reminded me a bit of the Italian hot chocolate as it got thick but not quite as thick though I did mostly use a spoon for it as opposed to taking sips.
Of all the hot chocolates I’ve tried so far, this one I can absolutely see myself making again!
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Now, not related to my hot chocolate experiments, I just want to share that my husband is doing one of the most Midwestern activities ever. He’s grilling hot dogs in 8 degree weather! He brushed the snow off the grill to do this. No further comments from me at this time.
Maybe I’ll ask if he wants a hot chocolate for dessert.
Oh my word – some decadent hot chocolates this week. Holy yum! I’m all in on that oreo one. It sounds absolutely scrumptious. But i also adore oreos …that’s why I try not to buy them. Lol 😂
I also totally LOL”d about your hubby out grilling. Yep, totally midwest (or northerner) move. Love it!
The oreo one might be my favorite of all the ones I’ve tried so far. I think it would be a great dessert for a gathering. Hope you have a great weekend!