Brown Sugar Hot Chocolate

• 3 oz. unsweetened chocolate
• 1/3 c. water
• 4 c. milk, heated
• 3/4 c. packed brown sugar
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• Peppermint cane or stick for garnish

Stir chocolate and water in a medium saucepan over low heat until chocolate has melted (mixture will thicken). Gradually whisk in milk, then sugar and salt until evenly blended.

To serve: Reheat in a saucepan over medium-low heat or in microwave, stirring occasionally. Serve with peppermint-cane stirrer.

• Yields: 4 cups
• Preparation Time: 15 minutes