WARNING!

 This hot chocolate is so delicious{!} that you may want to
drink it more than just once a year on Christmas eve
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Hot Cocoa *with sleepy potion*
It's hard to fall asleep on Christmas eve, but we want to so desperately,
so we can WAKE UP in the morning! 
What to do.....?
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Introducing: 
"Hot Cocoa *with sleepy potion*"
Super yummy hot cocoa that guarantees a nice deep sleep: perfect for Christmas eve!
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WARNING! This hot chocolate is rich and delicious!

Recipe:  Coconut Hot Cocoa {with sleepy potion - heeheehee}

3 cups milk
1 can unsweetened coconut milk
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk {half a can}
2 Tbs cocoa powder
1/2 tsp vanilla

Optional toppings:
  • whipped cream
  • chocolate shavings
In a saucepan combine the three milks.  Bring to a simmer on medium heat, stirring occasionally.  Whisk in cocoa powder until well-combined.
Remove from heat, add vanilla.
Serve topped with optional whipped cream and/or chocolate shavings.
My kids love this stuff, and the "sleepy potion" really works, they say...
{The adults REALLY like it to.... ! }
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Coconut Hot Cocoa {with sleepy potion} ~ or so they say....
Recipe by Aubrey Shaner as featured in Better Homes and Gardens
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Christmas Eve Hot Cocoa "Sleepy Potion"
 


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12/10/2012 11:24

This is such a cute idea, so clever and sounds delicious. Pinning it!

http://amrsandamama.wordpress.com/

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12/10/2012 11:29

thank Jen!
You will love it... So yummy... :)

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12/10/2012 12:06

OMGosh :) this DOES look yummy! It's the condensed milk.. never added that ingredient. I'll look forward to trying this!

leslie
www.trouverlesoleil.blogspot.com

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12/10/2012 13:38

Sounds delicious!

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12/10/2012 14:58

It sounds so delicious!

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12/10/2012 18:35

Oh I like the sound of coconut milk!

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12/11/2012 09:32

You are right: it is yummy~!

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Ha ha, I thought the "sleepy potion" was going to involve an adult beverage...but this is even better. Kid-friendly! Love it.

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12/11/2012 09:33

LOL!

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12/11/2012 12:44

Oh my looks and sounds amazing :) thanks for sharing with us at Creative Mondays ...

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12/11/2012 19:07

How fun! Hi! I'm your newest follower and was kinda maybe sorta hopin' that you'd hop on by my blog and follow me back!!

xoxo-
Sarah
www.enjoyingtheepiphany.com

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12/12/2012 06:09

So clever! We are definitely trying this. I love the idea of the coconut milk. Half of my family doesn't do cows milk, so we're always experimenting with combinations of other kinds of "milk".

Thanks for linking up!

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12/12/2012 08:22

I thought the sleepy potion was going to be something like Benadryl! LOL! Looks delish!

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12/12/2012 10:03

It does look rich and delicious, but I think I could handle it. ;) Visiting you from the Adorned from Above link party!

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12/12/2012 11:15

It looks yummy! And I love the color of the cup and saucer.:)

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12/12/2012 14:21

Thanks! I love seafoam... I've had these for about 15 years! Can you believe it? Without breaking them....!

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12/12/2012 13:15

What a *sweet* and adorable idea. I can't wait to try it this year and make it part of our holiday tradition!

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12/12/2012 14:22

Glad to hear it1 Your kids will love it... :)
Have a happy Christmas!

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12/12/2012 15:46

Cute idea! I'd love to have you stop by my weekly link party and link this up. http://thelifeofjenniferdawn.blogspot.com/2012/12/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-20.html

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12/12/2012 22:07

These look delicious. I have a link party called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop and would love to have you share this with everyone. It runs from Wednesday through midnight Sunday. Here is the link to the party.
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/12/7-recipes-and-wednesdays-adorned-from.html
Debi @ Adorned From Above

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12/17/2012 10:56

thank you so much for the invite. I will definitely stop by.. :)

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12/13/2012 07:35

Those look like perfect cups of cocoa there! I'll be bookmarking and pining this recipe! Stopping by from Pounds 4 Pennies' link-up :)

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12/17/2012 10:57

Oh good... I think you will really like it... :)

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12/13/2012 10:41

What an amazingly delicious looking hot chocolate!
I would love to have you share this and/or any other recipe of yours at Wednesday Extravaganza - my Foodie Link Party with a special something! Here is the link: http://www.hungrylittlegirl.com/1/post/2012/12/wednesday-extravaganza-8-funko-pop-holiday-figures-giveaway.html

Can't wait to see you there!

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12/17/2012 10:58

thank you so much for the invite. I stopped by, and the party looked absolutely delicious... :)

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12/13/2012 13:48

This looks and sounds delicious!! My kids would be out for sure! :) Thanks so much for linking up to Show & Share Wednesday. I've shared this on my Facebook page tonight:
https://www.facebook.com/SemiHomemadeMom

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12/17/2012 10:59

Thank you so much Kelly!
You are so kind!

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12/13/2012 19:04

mmmmmmm, i'm sleepy just seeing the lovely photos!

if you have a moment, we'd love you to drop by and enter the giveaway. hope you win! http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2012/12/personalized-lovely-giveaway.html

smiles to you.

michele

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12/17/2012 11:00

Thanks for thinking of me Michele! What a fabulous giveaway!

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12/14/2012 13:31

This sounds so delicious! I love the idea of a "sleepy potion" mixed in. How cute!

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12/14/2012 21:17

This is a wonderful idea - I am definitely making this on Christmas Eve!

Thanks for bringing them to Tuesday's Table - hope you come back next week!

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12/17/2012 11:01

You and your family will love it... Guaranteed! :)

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12/16/2012 10:12

This looks amazing! I'm a new follower from Stop, Look and Link Party. I have a question, will this "sleepy potion" work on Christmas Eve as well as a Tuesday in January? I always need help sleeping and your hot chocolate sounds like a perfect sleep aid!

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12/17/2012 11:02

Oh, I think it works any time of the year... LOL!
It delicious any day anyway... Just speaking from experience... :)

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12/16/2012 13:12

Featuring soon on Bacon Time!

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12/17/2012 11:03

No way!
I am so lucky!
Thank you so much!

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12/16/2012 20:02

I could go for one of those right now!
Thanks for sharing!
Stacey of Embracing Change

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12/18/2012 03:43

This sounds divine! Definitely pinning this for later in the week!

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12/18/2012 08:24

I've got this recipe printed and the ingredients set aside to make this for Christmas Eve! I wanted to let you know I've featured this recipe on Tuesday's Table - thanks for sharing it with us and please stop by and grab a button!

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12/18/2012 08:42

Aren't you the sweetest thing ever. I am so honored...
I think you're gonna like it... It's pretty yummy... My kids love it... (as do the parents.. ) Have a VERY merry Christmas...!
:)

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12/18/2012 15:01

oh, yeah, i can have hot chocolate all day, and not get one bit sleepy! Thank you for linking it up at the linky party at http://www.finecraftguild.com

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12/18/2012 23:15

This looks DELICIOUS!!! I LOVE hot cocoa!!
Congratulations! You will be featured at this week's Super Link Party! Come on by & check it out! http://earning-my-cape.blogspot.com/search/label/Super%20Link%20Party
Thanks for partying with me!
~Susie~

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I just wanted to let you know that this was the most popular post from last week's Fun In Functional link party! Feel free to grab a Featured button here: <a href="http://practicallyfunctional.net/2012/12/the-fun-in-functional-link-party-30/">The Fun In Functional link party</a>

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12/20/2012 09:35

Thank you so much! I am so honored!
Guess a lot of people want to sleep tight on Christmas eve, I guess... :)

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12/19/2012 08:39

I love this! Featuring it Friday at www.yellowspool.com

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12/19/2012 09:08

Oh, sounds so yummy!

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12/20/2012 04:24

This looks yummy and practical!! Anything to help the kiddos fall asleep on Christmas Eve!!!
I've featured this at Think Tank Thursday. Thanks for linking it up!!
http://www.saving4six.com/2012/12/welcome-to-think-tank-thursday-10.html

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12/20/2012 15:30

This sounds amazing!!

Thanks so much for sharing this at Artsy Corner. Hope to see you again this week :)

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12/21/2012 06:11

Congratulations! This post is featured over at <a href="http://www.dianarambles.com/">Diana Rambles</a> today and has been pinned in the <a href="http://pinterest.com/freestylemama/featured-at-diana-rambles/">Featured at Diana Rambles</a> board at Pinterest. Please grab a featured button off my tabbed sidebar or via the link under the features. Thanks for sharing this awesome idea!

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12/26/2012 23:36

Hi Crystelle,
This is so cute and the recipe looks delish. Thanks so much for sharing at Wednesday's Adorned From Above Blog Hop.
This weeks party is live. Here is the link to the party
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/12/5-fun-posts-and-wednesdays-adorned-from.html
Debi @ Adorned From Above
Joye and Myrna @ The Busy Bee’s
Linda @ With A Blast

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