Almond Hot Chocolate
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6 oz. good-quality bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa, plus more for garnish
2 cups milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/8 tsp. almond extract
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Place the chocolate and cocoa in a mixing bowl. Bring milk to a boil in a saucepan. Pour over chocolate and cocoa and whisk well to melt and make frothy. Stir in vanilla and almond extract. If available, use a hand blender or hand mixer to make it even more frother on top. Pour into mugs and serve immediately. Dust with cocoa to garnish and serve with "Chocolate-Covered Almonds".
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