Super chocolaty hot chocolate

October 29, 1:26 PMMinneapolis Homemade Living ExaminerJen Madsen

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Nothing warms the soul on cold, drizzly days like homemade hot cocoa. With three different types of chocolate, this recipe creates an incredibly decadent anytime treat. It also makes an impressive accompaniment to a holiday dessert table when doubled, tripled, even quadrupled and served with a heaping tray of cookies for dunking.

Super Chocolaty Hot Chocolate (Makes 2 servings or 2 and ½ cups)
Ingredients:
-2 cups whole milk
-2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
-1/2 tsp vanilla extract*
-2 tbsp chocolate syrup
-1/4 cup marshmallow crème
-2, ½ ounce squares semi-sweet chocolate**
-Whipped cream and cookies for serving

Place 1 square of chocolate in the bottom of two serving mugs, set aside.

Pour milk in medium sized saucepan. Over medium-low heat, whisk in cocoa powder and vanilla. Continue to stir frequently until mixture is hot (3-5 minutes).   Be sure not to walk away from it as milk has a tendency to burn unexpectedly.

Whisk in chocolate syrup and marshmallow crème. Continue whisking until marshmallow crème is completely dissolved and incorporated into the hot chocolate.

Pour on top of chocolate squares in prepared mugs, top with whipped cream and enjoy.

*Use the best vanilla extract you can find. I recommend J.R. Watkin’s Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla which can be found at most major supermarket chains or the Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla from Penzey’s Spices in St. Paul, Minneapolis or Lakeville.

**Substitute ½ tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips for each square if it’s what you have on hand.

Looking for more hot chocolate recipes? Try these from fellow Examiners:
Crockpot Hot Chocolate
Sensual Italian Hot Chocolate
White Hot Chocolate