Santas Hot Chocolate

Christmas is around the corner, and I am definitely not ready. Too busy working on a decadent snack for Santa when he delivers the goods this Christmas Eve!

I know some folks claim that your packet hot chocolate is "just as a good", because it saves time (and there is a time for water and powder), but serving Santa is not the time to skimp on quality!

Equipment:

Small to medium saucepan

Functioning  stovetop

Whisk

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups milk

9 Dove Dark Chocolates

2 squares 85% Dark Chocolate

1/4 - 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

Pinch of cayenne (optional) 

Marshmallows

Whipping Cream

Instructions:

1. Wash your hands.

2. Heat the milk in saucepan over MEDIUM until simmers.

3. Add chocolate and turn heat to SIMMER.

4. Let mixture sit x 30 secs. Remove from heat.

5. Whisk milk and chocolate together until smooth.

6. Add your spices. Season to taste.

7. Ladle into your cups. I suggest espresso size since this is rich , but hey...it's Christmas...go all out!

8. Add mallows and whipped cream.

9. Sprinkle with cinnamon or cocoa!