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Cardamom eggnog hot chocolate

Nothing warms cold hands like a steaming cup of cocoa. Bonus: This drink doubles as dessert

By Andrea Stewart

##INGREDIENTS## * 3 cups milk * 1 tsp cardamom pods * 8 oz bittersweet chocolate, grated or finely chopped * 1 1/2 cups eggnog * 1/4 cup spicy rum (optional)

(see INSTRUCTIONS below)

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##INSTRUCTIONS## 1. In a medium saucepan, bring milk and cardamom just to a simmer; remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes. Remove cardamom. 2. Whisk in chocolate until smooth. 3. Stir in eggnog and return to stove, gently heat until warm. 4. Add rum and pour into mugs. Top with whipped cream. *Makes 6 servings.*

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