Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa

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Elevate classic hot cocoa with the easy addition of caramel sauce and sea salt flakes.

Fun ideas for serving this salted caramel hot cocoa:

• Top with mini marshmallows, caramel drizzle and a sprinkling of sea salt flakes

• Stir with dark chocolate, milk chocolate or white chocolate-dipped pretzel sticks

• Garnish with mini marshmallows and crushed peppermint flakes or mini candy canes

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Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa
Start to finish: 15 minutes
Impresses: 2

Ingredients
2 cups whole milk
½ cup bittersweet chocolate chips (substitute dark chocolate if not available)
2 tablespoons prepared caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
pinch of Maldon® sea salt flakes

Method
Place all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, slowly stirring as the chocolate melts to prevent scorching. Adjust salted caramel flavor to your preference. Then, use a milk frother to fully blend the hot cocoa. Pour into 2 mugs, and top with your favorite hot cocoa pairings.

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