QUICK MAPLE HOT CHOCOLATE

Quick Maple Hot Chocolate image

What sweet drink could be more popular when the weather's wintry than hot chocolate? Here, subtle maple flavor turn this favorite beverage into an extraordinary one...using a recipe from Marla Brenneman of Goshen, Indiana. Folks who favor marshmallows will want to add plenty on top!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup hot water
1 tablespoon butter
4 cups milk
12 large marshmallows, divided
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa and salt. Stir in water until smooth. Add butter; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Add milk, eight marshmallows and flavorings; simmer until marshmallows are melted. Pour into mugs; top each with a marshmallow.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.