Hot Chocolate

2 cups milk

1/2 cup chocolate mix (CATHY- I assume you will link here)

1 tablespoon light brown sugar (optional)

pinch ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

mini marshmallows for serving

1. Combine the milk, chocolate mix, sugar if using, cinnamon and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring just to a simmer, stirring. Pour into two mugs, top with marshmallows and serve.

NOTE:

Once you’ve made the basic version, try some of these variations:

Chili Chocolate: add a pinch of ground chipotle and a pinch of chili powder

Almond Chocolate: substitute unsweetened almond milk and add 1/8 teaspoon of almond extract.

Hot Minty Chocolate: add 1/4 teaspoon mint extract

Double Hot Chocolate: add 1 ounce chopped semi-sweet chocolate to the heated milk and stir until melted.