Maple Hot Chocolate

Maple makes this drink even more special! Great on a cold winter night, or after a day out in the snow. Recipe comes from the Maple Syrup Cookbook by Ken Haedrich.

• Ready In: 7 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1  cup  whole milk (or soy milk)
• 2  ounces chocolate (semisweet or bittersweet)
• 1  teaspoon pure maple syrup
•  whipped cream (optional) or  marshmallow cream (optional)

Directions

1. Heat the milk and chocolate in a double boiler over simmering water until the chocolate is melted and well incorporated; do not boil.
2. Remove from heat; stir in the maple syrup.
3. Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream, if desired.