Indulge in this rich and creamy maple pecan hot chocolate, topped with a delightful whipped cream swirl. Perfect for cozy evenings!

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2 cups whole milk

1/4 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1/2 cup whipped cream for topping

Pinch of salt

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt.

2. Heat over medium heat, whisking continuously until the mixture is hot and well combined.

3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and toasted pecans.

4. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream.

5. Drizzle with extra maple syrup and sprinkle with additional pecans if desired.

For an extra touch, you can add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg on top of the whipped cream.

Make sure to toast the pecans beforehand to enhance their flavor.

Keywords: Hot Chocolate, Maple, Pecan, Winter Drink