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Some recipes call for a trip to the grocery store or specialty market. This chocolate popsicle recipe calls for ingredients most people have in their kitchens 24\/7.\u00a0 It only takes four ingredients to make five-star popsicles that kids and adults alike will love.<\/p>\n
What’s even better is that they only take 15 minutes of active prep time. Then just pop them in the freezer, cool your jets for a while, and serve. Ideally, you’ll want to have 10 popsicle molds, but you can also use any other freezer-safe container with quarter-cup servings. Get creative with the cooking tools you already have at home. Even a muffin tin can make delicious popsicles!<\/p>\n
Combine the flour, sugar and baking cocoa in a large saucepan. Stir them to mix, and slowly pour in the milk. Continue stirring the ingredients until they are blended smoothly, then adjust the burner to medium heat.<\/p>\n
Once the liquid has come to a boil, keep it at a fast simmer and stir regularly for about two minutes, or until the mixture starts to thicken. Then remove the pan from the heat.<\/p>\n
If you have popsicle molds, carefully pour the mixture into 10 molds (or until the mixture runs out). If you don’t have popsicle molds use plastic cups or a muffin tin and distribute quarter cup-sized servings. Put popsicle sticks into the cups or muffin tins if you’re using them, and pop them into the freezer until they are set.<\/p>\n
These chocolate popsicles can be frozen for up to three months. They will remain safe to eat and tasty, but freezer burn can be an issue. Your popsicles can also be exposed to odors from other foods, so they’re better enjoyed sooner.<\/p>\n
If you’re using plastic cups or muffin pans and want the popsicle sticks to stand up straight, cover each cup or muffin pan with plastic wrap or foil and stab the sticks straight down through. Remove the covering once the chocolate popsicles have set.<\/p>\n
Well, freezer temperatures vary so there’s no way to be 100% certain when your pops will fully freeze. But as a general rule of thumb, it takes liquids between two and three hours to freeze through. So give them at least 2 hours, and 30 mins to play things safe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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My kids love making these. Directions are easy to follow and the end result is delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-02-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ruthsblack"},"reviewBody":"I put them in an icetray. Yum","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Daniellepta"},"reviewBody":"My 3 yr old, 10 month old, and husband enjoyed them! Recipe will make a good size batch. Will make them again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"yarnucopia22"},"reviewBody":"This does make a lot of popsicles! We all liked them very much - they are smooth and creamy, and of course chocolatey. For a \"grown-up\" version, we added 2 TBS of instant coffee (dry) and a splash of kahlua. Very nice.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Rica"},"reviewBody":"Wow this looks easy to make, Ill definitely try this! Do you have a vanilla version?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Generals"},"reviewBody":"i apologize! im new at this and forgot to click the stars! very good!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"26411","romance_copy_dek":"Living on the equator, we experience warm weather year-round. These cold sweets are a favorite after-nap treat with my four children. 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