Turmeric Mocha Hot Chocolate

I lined the rim of the mugs with nut butter!

It's like lip liner for your cozy holiday beverages.  Hello, Holiday JOY!

How many mugs of hot chocolate have you had this holiday season?  Better question: How many mugs of hot chocolate have you had with a nut butter rim?  Zero, you say?  Perfect.  Make this. 

Perhaps make this tonight while you tune in to ABCFamily's 25 Days of Christmas.  I believe Elf is on tonight.  My mom hates Will Ferrell, so I feel like her opinions have rubbed off on me, but I still love Elf.  And there's maple syrup in this hot chocolate so I'm thinking Buddy would approve.

If you don't have a TV, I'm sure you can find an acceptable holiday movie on Netflix.  You don't have Netflix? I can't help you.

Oh, but wait.  I can help you because hot chocolate.

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 2 cups coffee
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate, chopped
• 3 tablespoons dark cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• scant 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• scant 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• pinch salt.

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium-low heat.  Stir frequently until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.  Pour into 4 mugs.  If desired, line the mug rim with a bit of nut butter.
2. ...................................

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