One of Colorado’s most iconic hotels, The Little Nell in Aspen, is known for many luxuries, including their delicious, famous Hot Chocolate made with house-made marshmallows. While the best way to enjoy a mug is when a lodging or dining guest, The Little Nell generously shared the recipe with Ron Stern, our Hospitality Editor so that Real Food Traveler readers can enjoy it at home. 

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Hot Chocolate Recipe from The Little Nell in Aspen

Ingredients:
2 cups half-and-half
2 TBS granulated sugar
1 TBS Valrhona Dutch process cocoa powder
1.5 ounce Valrhona P125, an 80% dark chocolate
Pinch of salt

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Directions:
Bring the half-and-half to a boil and whisk in sugar.

Bring back to a boil.

Whisk in cocoa powder, chocolate, and salt.

Top with whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate chips or a peppermint stick. (Or all of them!)

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