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New England Hot Chocolate


I'm a New England girl, through and through.  Even during the snowiest of winters, I cannot imagine living anywhere else.   Sure, there are days when it's so cold the air hurts your face, but that's why hot chocolate was invented!

I've been making this recipe for more than 10 years, and it disappears so quickly I've never gotten a chance to take pictures of it.  This time around, I set up my surrounding shot, including the glass so that I was prepared. I made the hot chocolate, poured it, took my pictures.

I went to edit the pictures and came back to an empty glass. The kid strikes again. It's good stuff.  Try it.  It's not overly sweet, which I love. I use the real NH maple syrup, but you can use maple flavoring if you can't get your hands on any.

If you live in a state that produces maple syrup, I highly recommend going for a tour during sugaring season.  It's such an amazing process, so much work to yield that amber goodness!  We look forward to Maple Weekend every year, and always meet such nice people and come home with a bag full of treats. 

New England Hot Chocolate

New England Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons baking cocoa
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 large marshmallows

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa, and salt.
  2. Stir in hot water and butter; bring to a boil. Add the milk, maple syrup, vanilla and 8 marshmallows.
  3. Heat through, stirring occasionally, until marshmallows melt. Pour into four mugs and top each with a marshmallow.

Notes

Source: Rosie, Taste of Home community message board

Other recipes you may enjoy:

Gingerbread Hot Cocoa

Gingerbread Hot Cocoa

Maple Cream Coffee

maple syrup, cocoa
Beverages
American


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  1. A Day in the Life on the FarmFebruary 28, 2018 at 7:24 AM

    I'm anxious to try this using maple syrup. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & LuckFebruary 28, 2018 at 9:05 AM

    Sounds heavenly. I accidentally put maple extract in my hot chocolate one day instead of vanilla and instantly fell in love! It's a great combination!!!

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    1. JoleneMarch 1, 2018 at 5:42 AM

      It really is! I love changing up cocoa - maple, mint, caramel :)

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  3. CarleeFebruary 28, 2018 at 7:23 PM

    I can't wait to give this a try! My parents have been tapping some trees around their place for the first time this year. Little Dude has been enjoying helping. It is a lot of work for a little bit of syrup, but it seems worth the effort!

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    1. JoleneMarch 1, 2018 at 5:43 AM

      It's such an amazing process! We've been taking my son to sugar shacks around the state for almost 10 years, and it just never gets old.

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  4. KarenFebruary 28, 2018 at 9:20 PM

    That is so cute!!! And the cocoa sounds delicious!

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  5. EileenFebruary 28, 2018 at 10:41 PM

    An absolutely delicious recipe for hot chocolate. They are predicting a snow storm for the w/e. This will be made for the family. I got a chuckle over your glass being drank by your family! I loved that too!

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    1. JoleneMarch 1, 2018 at 5:46 AM

      They are all over the place with our forecast, but it's looking like snow and heavy winds. Usually my husband and son are really good about asking if they can eat things, have I gotten my pictures yet? Jake just can't resist this hot chocolate :)

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  6. UnknownFebruary 28, 2018 at 11:58 PM

    HA! I've definitely had mini-me's steal the goods. At least you got some pictures, first!

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    1. JoleneMarch 1, 2018 at 5:47 AM

      They sure keep you on your toes! :) I suppose it shows that they really enjoy the things I'm making!

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  7. UnknownMarch 1, 2018 at 6:14 AM

    Maple syrup sounds like a great idea!

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  8. anne@simpleandsavoryMarch 2, 2018 at 3:54 PM

    I haven't had hot chocolate in a while, this is making me want some!

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  9. Books n' CooksMarch 2, 2018 at 5:55 PM

    Ooo, what a fun twist on classic cocoa. Look forward to trying it!

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  10. Family Around the TableMarch 4, 2018 at 10:29 AM

    I can see where this would warm you right up. Love the maple with the chocolate idea.

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  11. JenniferMarch 5, 2018 at 11:37 AM

    I have never heard of hot cocoa with butter and maple syrup but I can't wait to try it!!

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  12. GayleMarch 7, 2018 at 4:10 AM

    Sounds perfect for today considering NH will be getting hammered with snow! Stay warm.

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    1. JoleneMarch 7, 2018 at 5:48 AM

      Yes, we will be! Hopefully the last big one for the year, but I remember a few that have hit us way into April.

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  13. NancyMarch 14, 2018 at 5:55 PM

    That hot chocolate sounds so good!

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    1. JoleneMarch 15, 2018 at 7:27 AM

      We've had three snowstorms right on top of each other, and we've been drinking lots of this!

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  14. ValMarch 17, 2018 at 11:44 AM

    I love that you use maple syrup in it and that you melt marshmallows in it as part of the hot cocoa! I'll have to make this the next time the kids come inside after playing in the snow and request hot cocoa!

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    1. JoleneMarch 17, 2018 at 12:46 PM

      We drink lots of cocoa during our never-ending winters, so it's nice to change it up!

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  15. CarolineMarch 17, 2018 at 2:18 PM

    For a while having hot chocolate was my son's reward for helping shovel snow. Love the idea of the nit of maple syrup in there too.

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    1. JoleneMarch 20, 2018 at 6:04 AM

      It's a great incentive for me and my guys too :)

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  16. AmyMarch 18, 2018 at 11:40 PM

    Sounds so perfect for a snow day!

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  17. ChrisMarch 19, 2018 at 6:39 AM

    I could use a few mugs of this since winter is hanging on FOREVER! Looks so creamy, chocolatey delicious!

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    1. JoleneMarch 20, 2018 at 6:03 AM

      More snow here Wed/Thursday, they're thinking 6 to 10" for us. I'm over it!

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  18. Camilla M. MannMarch 19, 2018 at 3:48 PM

    So curious! What does the butter do?!?

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    1. JoleneMarch 20, 2018 at 6:08 AM

      Besides making it taste delicious, saturated fats supposedly help you feel full and satisfied. You shouldn't over-indulge in them, of course, moderation is the key to everything. :)

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  19. NikkiMarch 25, 2018 at 5:26 AM

    I love hot chocolate year round! I am not a coffee fan so hot chocolate is such a treat on a cool day! Or when I just want a little chocolate!

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    1. JoleneMarch 26, 2018 at 6:25 AM

      I'm interested in trying frozen hot chocolate this summer, because I always am down for a little chocolate!

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