Bubbling Brown Sugar Hot Chocolate

A friend gave me this recipe.  I have not tried it yet but after losing all of recipes that I was holding to try, I decided I would start putting the recipes that I wanted to try here.  Maybe a family member would want too and post the results.  I assume that since she gave me the recipe, it must be good.

Bubbling Brown Sugar Hot Chocolate
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/3 cup sugar
4 cups milk
3/4 cups brown sugar (packed)
1/8th teaspoon salt
Stir water and chocolate in a saucepan until chocolate is melted and mixture thickens, over low heat.  Gradually whisk in milk, than add sugar and salt and whisk until blended and bubbly.  To serve, pour into mugs, reheating the mixture as necessary in the microwave.  Garnish with whipped cream.  Makes 4 servings.

Note: I must say that when she told me the title, I thought the sugar was heated until bubbly and then added, but I guess not.  However, I think that would really be good!

Hot Spiced Apple Cider

This is not my recipe that I usually but it is good.  This is just a spiced hot apple drink that a friend gave me.

Hot Spiced Apple Cider
1 gallon apple cider
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons whole cloves
2 teaspoons whole allspice
2 three-inch cinnamon sticks, broken in half
Stud 2 oranges with cloves

Put the cloves and allspice in a tea ball or in bound up in cheese cloth.  Heat all the ingredients (except the studded oranges) together and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat.  Cover and simmer for at least 20 minutes.  Pour the punch into a crockpot and keep on 'warm'.  Float oranges in the crockpot and serve.  Makes 32, one-half cup servings.