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| − | + | Chocolate milkshakes are simple to make and always taste good if you are a chocolate lover. You can throw one together with a few ingredients, or experiment with all kinds of extra flavors. | |
*''Prep time: 10 minutes'' | *''Prep time: 10 minutes'' | ||
*''Cook time: 5 minutes'' | *''Cook time: 5 minutes'' | ||
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#Add chocolate if necessary. If you used vanilla ice cream, or you want to enhance the chocolate flavor, add one of these ingredients: | #Add chocolate if necessary. If you used vanilla ice cream, or you want to enhance the chocolate flavor, add one of these ingredients: | ||
#*2 tablespoons (30 mL) chocolate syrup, blended for another 10–30 seconds. Use up to 4 tablespoons (60 mL) if using vanilla ice cream. | #*2 tablespoons (30 mL) chocolate syrup, blended for another 10–30 seconds. Use up to 4 tablespoons (60 mL) if using vanilla ice cream. | ||
| − | #*[[Melt | + | #*[[Melt Chocolate|Melt a few squares of chocolate]] or a handful of chocolate chips in a double boiler, or zap in the microwave for 10 seconds at a time, stirring in between zaps. If using this as your only chocolate ingredient, use approximately ¼ cup (60 mL) of chocolate. |
#*2 tablespoons (30 mL) cocoa powder will add flavor to an already-chocolatey shake, but may not be strong enough to use as the only chocolate ingredient. | #*2 tablespoons (30 mL) cocoa powder will add flavor to an already-chocolatey shake, but may not be strong enough to use as the only chocolate ingredient. | ||
#Blend or whisk together. This is easiest with a blender, milkshake maker, or stick blender, on a low setting. If you don't have one of these, burn off some calories in advance with a sturdy whisk. | #Blend or whisk together. This is easiest with a blender, milkshake maker, or stick blender, on a low setting. If you don't have one of these, burn off some calories in advance with a sturdy whisk. | ||
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#Add chunky sweets. Enter special dessert territory with these solid ingredients. For best results, add after the shake is blended. Leave them on top of the shake or pulse for a few seconds to mix slightly without compromising the texture. Here are a few ideas: | #Add chunky sweets. Enter special dessert territory with these solid ingredients. For best results, add after the shake is blended. Leave them on top of the shake or pulse for a few seconds to mix slightly without compromising the texture. Here are a few ideas: | ||
#*Roughly crush one or two chocolate cookie or a small brownie into several pieces. | #*Roughly crush one or two chocolate cookie or a small brownie into several pieces. | ||
| − | #*Add toasted marshmallows, or even an entire small [[Make | + | #*Add toasted marshmallows, or even an entire small [[Make a S'more|s'more]].<ref name="rf15341">http://www.thehungryhousewife.com/2012/06/smores-milkshake-giveaway.html</ref> |
#*Purchase or [[Make-Doughnuts|make miniature donuts]]. Keep them mostly dry by placing them around a large straw.<ref name="rf15342">http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/10/coffee-and-donuts-milkshake/</ref> | #*Purchase or [[Make-Doughnuts|make miniature donuts]]. Keep them mostly dry by placing them around a large straw.<ref name="rf15342">http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/10/coffee-and-donuts-milkshake/</ref> | ||
#Add a splash of liquor. A bit of bourbon, Bailey's, Kahlua, or your favorite liqueur adds a whole new dimension of indulgence. Blend in one shot (3 tablespoons / 45 mL) or to taste. | #Add a splash of liquor. A bit of bourbon, Bailey's, Kahlua, or your favorite liqueur adds a whole new dimension of indulgence. Blend in one shot (3 tablespoons / 45 mL) or to taste. | ||
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#Finished. | #Finished. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
