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In a medium saucepan, combine milk, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and optional sea salt.
02 -
Place saucepan over medium heat and whisk continuously until the mixture is hot and cocoa and sugar have fully dissolved; avoid boiling.
03 -
If using, stir in semi-sweet chocolate chips until melted and mixture is smooth.
04 -
Add caramel sauce and vanilla extract; stir until fully combined and heated through.
05 -
Pour the hot chocolate evenly into two mugs.
06 -
Pile a generous amount of mini marshmallows on top of each mug.
07 -
Drizzle additional caramel sauce over the marshmallows to enhance sweetness.
08 -
If desired, add whipped cream before topping with marshmallows and caramel drizzle.