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Made with fresh orange zest and cardamom, this rich and aromatic Orange & Cardamom Hot Chocolate is a wonderful treat for snow days and holiday parties alike.

Orange & Cardamom Hot Chocolate

Makes 2 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk of your choice

• 1/4 cup chopped dark chocolate

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 2 tsp maple syrup

• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cardamom pod, crushed

• 1/2 cinnamon stick

• Zest from 1 orange
  

To make:

1. Heat the milk over low heat and bring to a simmer.

2. Add the dark chocolate, cacao powder, maple syrup, and vanilla and stir to combine until no clumps remain.

3. Add the cardamom pod, cinnamon, and orange zest. Simmer on low for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and remove the cardamom pod and cinnamon. Top with whipped cream and more orange zest for garnish.

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