HONEY-BOURBON HOT CHOCOLATE

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My husband and I like to enjoy this grown-up version of hot chocolate on a cold winter evening. It's even better made with honey-flavored bourbon if you can find that in your local store. -Andrea Harvath, Duncannon, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 cups whole milk
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup bourbon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Whipped cream and baking cocoa, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Remove from heat; whisk in chocolate and honey until chocolate is completely melted. Return to heat; cook and stir until heated through., Remove from heat; stir in bourbon and vanilla. If desired, top with whipped cream; sprinkle with cocoa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.