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Ultra-Rich Hot Chocolate

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Here's the archetypal cocoa, topped with marshmallows and made even better by the addition of bittersweet chocolate.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    <p>Makes 4 Servings</p>

Ingredients

4 cups milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup sugar
4 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
Pinch of salt
Miniature marshmallows

Preparation

  1. Bring milk, cocoa powder and sugar to simmer in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat, whisking frequently. Add chocolate; whisk until melted and smooth. Add salt; bring to simmer, whisking constantly until frothy. Ladle into 4 mugs. Sprinkle with marshmallows.

TagsHot ChocolateBeveragesHot DrinkAmericanChocolateGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianQuickEasy30 Minutes or LessSimmerBon Appétit
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