Almond Hot Chocolate & Chocolate Dipped Almonds



Number of Servings: 2
Prep Time: 15 min
Skill Level: Average

Ingredients:
Almond Hot Chocolate
6 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa, plus more for garnish
2 cups almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate-Covered Almonds
1/2 cup almonds, roasted
2 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

Instructions:
Almond Hot Chocolate
1. Place the chocolate and cocoa in a mixing bowl.

2. Bring almond milk to a boil in a saucepan.

3. Pour over chocolate and cocoa and whisk well to melt and make frothy. Stir in vanilla.

4. If available, use a hand blender or hand mixer to make it even more frothy on top.

5. Pour into mugs and serve immediately. Dust with cocoa to garnish and serve with Chocolate-Covered Almonds.

Chocolate-Covered Almonds (Serves 4)
1. Place a metal bowl with chocolate on top of one inch of water in a small saucepan.

2. Bring water to a low simmer; stir chocolate until melted.

3. Remove pan from heat. Working quickly, dip half of each almond in melted chocolate.

4. Let dry on waxed paper, and serve.