Aunt Jean's Rich Chocolate Gravy Recipe

As a child, whenever I visited my Aunt Jean she would make her delicious rich chocolate gravy for breakfast. It only took one time for me to be hooked. Around the age of eleven, I began to have an interest in cooking. I asked my Aunt Jean for her gravy recipe; and I’ve been making chocolate gravy for breakfast ever since. I also discovered chocolate gravy is an easy chocolate dessert since the ingredients are staples in my kitchen. WARNING…I’m pretty sure the rich chocolate taste is what turned me into a chocoholic; so make it at your own risk!

Aunt Jean’s Rich Chocolate Gravy Recipe

1 c. sugar
¾ c. flour
3 T. unsweetened cocoa (increase this to make it more chocolaty, if desired)
cold water
8 T. (1 stick) butter, NOT margarine
4 c. milk
1 t. vanilla, NOT imitation – use the real stuff

In a heavy saucepan, stir together the sugar, flour, and cocoa until well blended. Add cold water, a little bit (about a tablespoon) at a time; and stir until you have a thick chocolate paste. Stir in milk, one cup at a time. Add the stick of butter; and place on medium heat. This must be watched carefully; and stirred constantly. Reduce heat if chocolate gravy starts to stick and burn. Continue to cook until the chocolate gravy is thick; and it reaches the desired consistency. Remove from heat; and stir in the teaspoon of vanilla. Serve over hot buttered biscuits. Makes 3-4 servings.

Just typing this chocolate gravy recipe makes my mouth water. This is so yummy for breakfast; but also, makes a great chocolate dessert. It’s so easy and delicious; you’ve got to try it. Be sure and let me know how you like it.

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The Hubcaps and Gravy crew went to the San Francisco International Gift Fair on Super Bowl Sunday. The highlight of the show for us was the Facebook and Twitter seminar we attended. We went up and down aisles and aisles of fine gifts but oddly nothing reached out and grabbed our attention saying, people would love this product. So, we left a little disappointed because we want to add to our product line. We would love to hear some feedback from you about our products; or what you would like to see on our website.

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