Happy Hour: Brandied Hot Chocolate

Keep yourself warm and toasty while you decorate your house for the holiday season with this yummy spiked hot chocolate. Delish!

Yield

Makes 4 mugs

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups grated bittersweet chocolate
• 1/2 cup dry milk powder
• 4 cups whole milk
• 4 tablespoons Brandy
  
• Whipped cream or marshmallows, for garnish

Preparation

1. In a medium bowl, mix grated chocolate and dry milk powder.

2. In a medium saucepan, heat whole milk over medium heat. Once heated, stir in the chocolate mixture and whisk until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth and hot.

3. Pour 1 Tbsp. Armagnac into each mug (four mugs total), then fill each mug with the smooth, hot chocolate mixture. Serve hot, garnished with whipped cream or marshmallows.

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