Pennies on a Platter » Serving tasty recipes into your home.

I know that it’s the weekend before Valentine’s Day, so I should be posting either a dessert that is in the shape of a heart, or a recipe for a romantic dinner.  If my weekend baking goes well, you’ll see Valentine’s Day cookies on the blog next week, but today I wanted to share a recipe that will help you cuddle up next to your loved one.  There’s nothing like sipping on a nice hot mug of cocoa when it’s cold outside, snuggled up with your significant other (or child).

Okay, so maybe that’s not exactly how I enjoy this drink every time I have it.  Maybe I also like to sip on it while sitting alone at my dining room table, laptop in front of me, glancing out the window every few seconds, daydreaming about how one day I’d like to be lounging in a log cabin with this mug in hand, feet kicked up, snow falling outside, me warm inside…you get the picture.

In any case, this hot chocolate mix must make its presence into your home and replace any other store-bought packets.  It’s creamier and richer than any pre-mix I’ve ever tasted.  What a great gift option, as well!  Just package some mix into small mason jars or cellophane baggies, then gift it with written mixing instructions.  I’m sure you’ll make someone’s long winter much more enjoyable if you do!

On your most frustrating days, having a decadent treat available right at your finger tips is always nice.  This week, I’ve been experiencing issues with my blog, which is extremely frustrating because I have limited knowledge of how to fix it and my hosting company keeps telling me to contact my web developer…except I don’t have one!  (Yet.)  You can rest assured that in the last three days that I’ve been battling against my website problems, I have been in need of something to take the edge off… and that’s where these coffee bites came in extremely handy.  Stored in the freezer, they came to my rescue and offered me the perfect bite I needed to help me relax. 

These are also fitting for any party where you want to serve a few miniature sized desserts.  Because of the espresso, they complement just about any other sweet fare.  Plate them on a cake pedestal for an attractive presentation, where they are easily snatched up by fingers, no serving utensils needed.  And, as always, the best part is how simple they are to prepare!