Hi,

Was wondering if I could get some opinions from cooks more educated
than I... I have an addiction to that big coffee chain's peppermint
mocha, but it costs a fortune and isn't all that good for the diet, so
I did some searching. What I'm trying to do is make an "add-in" to my
morning coffee that has the same flavor, but less calories. I found a
recipe for sugar free chocolate syrup...
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1/2 c dry cocoa, firmly packed
1 1/4 cup cold water
1/4 tsp salt
artificial sweetener to substitute for 1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Mix cocoa, water and salt in a heavy saucepan until smooth. Bring to a
boil, simmer gently, stirring constantly for 3 minutes. Remove from
heat; let cool 10 minutes.

Add artificial sweetener and vanilla; mix well. Pour into a jar, cover
and store in refridgerator. Stir well before measuring to use.
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Here's what I was thinking about trying... adding some non-fat dry milk
and increasing the water a little for a creamier flavor, and some
peppermint extract along with the vanilla in the recipe. (perhaps 1/2
c dry milk, an additional 1/4 c water, ?? peppermint extract)

Also, how long would you feel like you could safely keep this in your
fridge?

Anybody have any other suggestions or advice?? Thank you!