Vermont Hot Chocolate
This recipe for Vermont Hot Chocolate is a combination of two things... the classic holiday movie, White Christmas and the charming iconic song, Snow!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 372kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg plus additional for garnish
- pinch salt
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup half-and-half
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon maple extract optional
- whipped cream optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk the water, sugar and cocoa powder until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is thoroughly blended.
- Whisk in the cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, milk, half-and-half, maple syrup, and the chocolate hazelnut spread.
- Continue cooking and whisking until the mixture is completely hot and the chocolate hazelnut spread has completely dissolved.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and maple extracts.
- Pour into mugs and garnish with whipped cream and a light dusting of nutmeg.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 86mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 47g
