INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

More Back of the Box Gourmet By Michael McLaughlin  The most successful
comfort foods take a particular happy moment,  usually of childhood,
and recreate that feeling of well-being so  successfully we can call it
up as needed, merely by enjoying the food  in question. If after a
long-ago skating, sled-riding, or  snowman-making session, a big mug of
real hot chocolate ever warmed  you and your icy fingers back to
happiness, you'll be glad to know  this grown-up version will work a
similar magic today.  In a small saucepan over low heat, slowly scald
the milk with the  orange zest and cinnamon. Remove the cinnamon
sticks, if using.  In a blender, combine the hot milk with the
chocolate and Grand  Marnier. Cover the blender and blend on slow speed
until very smooth,  about 30 seconds. (Blend slowly to avoid the
mixture running over the  blender lid.) Pour immediately into warm mugs
and top with whipped  cream, if desired.  MAKES 4 to 6 servings
Gilding the Lily: The recipe doesn't say that the chocolate should be
chopped, but things will go more smoothly if you do so. Only someone
seriously out of touch with the real spirit of hot chocolate would
consider whipped cream to be optional. Apply a generous dollop to  each
mug and then sprinkle it with shaved chocolate curls for added  flavor
and visual appeal.  Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #6 by janet
<tjw@defnet.com> on Feb 09,  1999, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 970
Calories From Fat: 184
Total Fat: 21g
Cholesterol: 80.4mg
Sodium: 468.6mg
Potassium: 2115.7mg
Carbohydrates: 113.7g
Fiber: 10.7g
Sugar: 54g
Protein: 36.3g