Peanut Butter Cocoa (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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1 heaping tablespoon (about 18 g) creamy peanut butter (not the natural kind)
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1 cup (240 ml) milk, use whatever fat level you want
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1 tablespoon water
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1 tablespoon (7 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 tablespoons (25 g) white sugar
→ Optional Toppings
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Peanut butter drizzle
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Whipped cream on top
# Steps to Follow:
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Pour your cozy drink into an 8-ounce (240 ml) cup. Add some whipped cream and a splash of peanut butter sauce if you want.
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Toss your milk and peanut butter into the pan. Give it a good stir. Let it warm up and keep stirring every now and then until everything's nice and steamy and the peanut butter melts in completely.
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Dump the sugar, cocoa, and water into a little pot. Put it on medium heat and stir non-stop so everything melts together, no gritty bits left.
# Additional Tips:
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If you want to use your microwave, put cocoa, sugar, and water in a cup and nuke for 15 seconds. Drop in the peanut butter, stir it up, then add your milk. Heat for about 1 to 1.5 minutes until it's hot, stirring as you go.
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To throw together some peanut butter sauce, mix 2 tablespoons of corn syrup and 1 tablespoon of peanut butter in a microwavable bowl. Microwave 10-20 seconds till it bubbles up, then stir till it's silky.