Winter warmers

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Get cosy this season with our easy to make, winter warmers...

Winter wine wishes

How could we not mention the classic? Mulled wine is the most warming drink when it comes to winter. The added citrus fruit and spice creates a festive favourite that goes down a treat when greeting guests! To keep it low maintenance, pop a couple of mulled wine bottles into the slow cooker. With all the flavourings already infused, you can add halved oranges and cinnamon sticks if you want to show off to your guests! You’re all set to have warm mulled wine all evening! If you’d rather try your hand at making mulled wine from scratch, we’ve got the recipe ready to go.

Scrumptious s’mores

A favourite campfire snack, not only are s’mores an indulgent treat, they’re also fun and easy to make. Toast marshmallows so they start to melt. Sandwich between two Lotus Biscoff caramelised biscuits along with a chunk of Co-op Irresistible Fairtrade Single Origin Dark Chocolate with Raspberries. For an extra chocolatey kick, include a delicious dollop of Nutcellars’ Chocolate Macadamia Nut Butter. This makes for a fluffy, fruity, nutty, creamy, caramel creation that will warm you up in no time!

Spice Up Your Life

Our zesty Spiced Orange Rice Pudding is bound to get you warmed up and in the festive spirit. Kilombero rice will add a richness of taste and enhance the spiced orange flavours. By purchasing our kilo bags of Kilombero rice you're helping Malawi's smallholder farmers reap the benefits of fair trade.

Hibernation Hot Chocolate

A sure-fire way to warm up is with a (non-alcoholic) hot drink, and at this time of year, the classic hot chocolate just can’t be beaten! We’ve perfected the process so you can enjoy a cosy cuppa in the comfort of your home.

Recipe:

• Pour ½ cup of Co-op British Double Cream into a bowl and whisk for 3-5 minutes, until the cream forms soft peaks.
• Put 3 heaped teaspoons of Co-op Honest Value Instant Hot Chocolate powder into your favourite mug.
• Add a dash of hot water or milk and mix to form a wet paste.
• Pour in 200ml of hot water and stir for 1 minute.
• Spoon the whipped cream onto the hot drink, being careful not to splash the liquid.
• Sprinkle a handful of Co-op Marshmallows onto the cream as a gooey finishing touch.

Irresistible Sweet Treats

Keep these Co-op Irresistible cookie and brownie kits in the back of your kitchen cupboard over winter, as a reserve for when the nibbles run out faster than expected. It’s peace of mind to know you won’t run short on something sweet when you’re about to sit down to watch your favourite festive film.