When I first developed this version of hot chocolate, my husband was quite skeptical. But after one taste, he doubted me no more. It really hits the spot on a chilly afternoon, especially when served with cinnamon rolls or doughnuts.
—DARLENE MILLER LINN, MO
START TO FINISH: 15 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup hot water
1 tablespoon butter
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 large marshmallows
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.