Maple Hot Chocolate

SUBMITTED BY: Darlene Miller 

"When I first developed this version of hot chocolate, my husband was quite skeptical. But after one taste, his doubts were erased. In fact, he was the one who suggested I send it to Country. It really hits the spot on a chilly morning, especially when served with cinnamon rolls or doughnuts."
PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  15 Min

SERVINGS

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INGREDIENTS

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

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa and salt. Stir in hot water and butter; bring to a boil. Add the milk, maple flavoring, vanilla and 8 marshmallows. Heat through, stirring occasionally, until marshmallows are melted. Ladle into mugs and top each with a marshmallow.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2007 by trishthedish725 
I used real maple syrup instead of the flavoring, delicious. Be sure to use REAL maple syrup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2006 by CUTES12 
Quite a delicious concoction, although I wouldn't really call it hot chocolate. My 3 boys... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2006 by DakotaS20 
Darlene, THANK YOU so much! I've been on a hunt for the best cocoa and this is hands down the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2007 by Bonnie 
don't heat too quickly! got thick very quickly! great taste, though! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2007 by JENACE 
A great taste, slightly different from standard hot cocoa. I took other reviewers' advice and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2008 by dworkun 
Delicious! Instead of maple flavouring/syrup, I just added more cocoa. Chocolately and creamy. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2008 by pianocook 
MMMMM! This was so delicious! Even my picky siblings enjoyed it. My Brother says he will never... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2008 by Anisa P. L. 
Best, Tastiest Hot Chocolate ever! Even tops the Swiss Miss' Chocolate Mix. I got interested... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2008 by tat2whttrsh aka Lambchop's Mom 
Yummy! I made this for my boys and I to go with our scones at breakfast. I also used real... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2007 by CHRISTA12 
wonderful on a cold day! MORE


 
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