Cinnamint Hot Chocolate

Name: Cinnamint Hot Chocolate
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups (1 L) 1% or 2% milk; 3 cinnamon sticks; 5 oz (150 g) bittersweet chocolate chopped; 1/4 cup (50 mL) packed light brown sugar; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) Vanilla; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) peppermint extract

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By Anna Olson

Add a touch of comfort to your day with this recipe for hot chocolate. Serve it with our Apricot Almond Mini Muffins, you won’t find a tastier snack.

Prep: 5 min
Cooking: 8 min

Yields 4 servings

Ingredients

4 cups (1 L) 1% or 2% milk
3 cinnamon sticks
5 oz (150 g) bittersweet chocolate chopped
1/4 cup (50 mL) packed light brown sugar
1/2 tsp (2 mL) Vanilla
1/4 tsp (1 mL) peppermint extract

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Preparation

In a medium saucepan, heat milk and cinnamon sticks over medium heat until steaming, stirring occasionally. Add chocolate and brown sugar; whisk until melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla and peppermint extracts. Remove cinnamon sticks and ladle into mugs to serve.