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Mexican Hot Chocolate

Mexican Hot Chocolate

Tis the season for hot chocolate. Everybody loves a nice steaming cup of Hot Chocolate while they sit around the Fire Place. I am one of those people. Surprise! =) Anyways, I like to make mine with a little extra spice to it. Like many of my other recipes I like stuff with a kick, lol Here is my take on Hot Chocolate.

 

You will need 2 cups water, 8 cups of milk, 3/4 Cups Granulated Sugar, 1/2 Cup Cocoa Powder, 1 Tbs Vanilla Extract, 1 Tsp Cinnamon Extract, and 1 Tsp Ground Nutmeg

How to make it

You want to get out a big Pot. I like to use one with a pour spout. It just makes it easier to serve. Add your water, Cocoa Powder. Mix until all dissolved. Add the rest of your ingredients. Stir until hot and serve immediately. You can add some whipped cream, Ground Cinnamon, Cinnamon Stick for garnish.

 

INGREDIENTS

    • 3/4 cup sugar
    • 1/2 cup cocoa Powder
    • 2 cups of cold water
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon  extract
    • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 8 cups of milk
    • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
    • 2/3 to taste whipped cream (for topping; optional)
    • 4 cinnamon sticks (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Whisk together sugar, cocoa, water, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a saucepan over medium heat.
    2. Add milk and cook, stirring, until hot.
    3. Add vanilla and stir.
    4. Pour chocolate into serving cups and top with whipped cream (if desired).
    5. Sprinkle with a little cinnamon and nutmeg and serve with a cinnamon stick (for stirring).