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Ingredients: 1 quart low-fat chocolate milk 4 cinnamon sticks 4 whole allspice or 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 rind from a whole orange 1/4 cup sugar 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate chunks 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Directions: Cut the skin off of an orange, removing the pith. Next, julienne the orange peel and set aside. Pour low-fat chocolate milk into a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Add sugar, cinnamon sticks, allspice and orange rind. Then remove from heat for 10 to 15 minutes. After the spices have steeped in the milk, reheat the mixture to a very low heat and add chocolate chunks, stirring occasionally until melted (takes about three to five minutes). Carefully pour hot chocolate mixture through a metal strainer to remove spices and finish by adding vanilla extract. Pour into individual mugs and top off hot chocolate with whipped cream and a julienned orange peel if desired. Serves six. |