Maple Hot Chocolate Or Mint Recipe

Indulge in pure winter comfort with this decadent Maple or Mint Hot Chocolate! This rich and creamy recipe is easily customizable – use maple extract for a warm, sweet treat, or mint extract for a refreshing twist. The secret ingredient? Butter! Don't skip it – it creates an unbelievably smooth texture. Feel free to experiment with other flavor extracts too! Perfect for chilly evenings, this isn't a low-fat indulgence, but well worth the occasional treat.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 12 mins

Calories 305.4 kcal

Protein 17g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Maple Hot Chocolate Or Mint

1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
1 cup hot water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon maple extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 large marshmallows

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How to Make Maple Hot Chocolate Or Mint

In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
Gradually whisk in 1 cup of hot water until smooth. Stir in 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, whisking constantly.
Reduce heat to low and stir in 2 cups of milk (whole milk recommended for creaminess), 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of your chosen extract (maple or mint). Add 8 large marshmallows.
Heat through, stirring gently and frequently, until the marshmallows are completely melted and the hot chocolate is heated through (about 2-3 minutes). Do not boil.
Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs and top each with an additional marshmallow (or whipped cream!). Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

98g

Fat

37g

Carbs

13g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Maple Hot Chocolate Or Mint?

Maple Hot Chocolate Or Mint takes about 17 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 12 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Maple Hot Chocolate Or Mint?

Maple Hot Chocolate Or Mint has approximately 305.4 calories per serving, with about 17 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 18 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Maple Hot Chocolate Or Mint?

The key ingredients for Maple Hot Chocolate Or Mint are Sugar, Baking Cocoa, Salt, Hot Water, Butter, Milk. See the full list with measurements above.