Hi Drey, we love the color and flavor that the cocoa brings to this filling, and encourage you to give it a try, but if you'd like to leave it out you might want to substitute a little more brown sugar (up to 1/2 cup) for the granulated sugar in the filling. You could also try reducing the cocoa to 1 teaspoon, which will still add some color while contributing very little chocolate flavor.
January 7, 2023 at 2:35pm
In reply to Can I omit the cocoa in the… by Drey (not verified)
Hi Drey, we love the color and flavor that the cocoa brings to this filling, and encourage you to give it a try, but if you'd like to leave it out you might want to substitute a little more brown sugar (up to 1/2 cup) for the granulated sugar in the filling. You could also try reducing the cocoa to 1 teaspoon, which will still add some color while contributing very little chocolate flavor.