Cardamom Hot Chocolate Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chocolate, dark (chopped) 1 teaspoon butter (salted) 1 cup milk 3 cardamom pods, green (crushed with the back of knife) pinch cinnamon, ground 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (or 1/2 vanilla bean (seeds scraped out)) Instructions: In a small saucepan, heat milk and cardamom pods over medium-low heat. Let simmer for 10 minutes. In another pan, heat butter and chocolate over medium-low heat. Stir until smooth. Whisking constantly, add hot milk in a steady stream. Remove from heat and remove cardamom pods. Stir in vanilla and serve immediately with a dash of cinnamon. Description: Add a little spice to your mug with cardamom and cinnamon in this delicious hot chocolate recipe.  Notes: