Maple Marshmallow Hot Chocolate

1/4 C sugar
1 /4 C cocoa powder
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 C hot water
1 T butter
4 C milk
1 tsp maple flavoring
1 tsp vanilla extract
12 large marshmallows, divided

In a large saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa, and salt. Stir in hot water, add butter, bring to a boil. Add milk, maple flavoring, vanilla, and eight marshmallows. Heat stirring occasionally, till marshmallows are melted.  Ladle into mugs and top each with a marshmallow.