Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows
"What’s the difference between hot cocoa and hot chocolate? Chocolate is made with both cocoa solids AND cocoa butter, but cocoa powder has much of the cocoa butter removed. So, hot cocoa should taste more chocolate-y (i.e., just cocoa) and hot chocolate should have a richer taste (with cocoa AND butter). In this recipe, we mix both—cocoa and chunks of bittersweet chocolate—at least 70% cacao. If you have time, melt the chocolate separately for a smoother flavor (see details below); otherwise, just heat ..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 cups milk
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3/4 cup sugar
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional)
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Homemade Mini-Marshmallows (optional)
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1 cup ice-cold water, divided
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3 packages unflavored gelatin
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1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1 cup light corn syrup
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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Nonstick cooking spray
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