Rich Spiced Hot Chocolate

Rich Spiced Hot Chocolate

An excellent recipe for a cool nights. A festive drink for the holidays after caroling. Use flavors like peppermint extract and garnish with candy cane for festive Christmas holiday. It’s also very good with Baileys® Irish cream and mint. Garnish with some mint leaves on top of the whipped cream. Can be cook in a slow cooker as well. Top with whipped cream, caramel, and chocolate chips.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

Step 1
Whisk sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt together in a small bowl.

Step 2
Bring milk to a boil in a saucepan, whisking constantly. Whisk in cocoa mixture until dissolved, reduce heat to low, and simmer until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

Step 3
Stir cream into hot chocolate and pour into mugs.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

414
Calories
20g
Fat
53g
Carbs
10g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 414
% Daily Value *
Total Fat20g 26%
Saturated Fat12g 60%
Cholesterol65mg 22%
Sodium150mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate53g 19%
Dietary Fiber4g 15%
Total Sugars45g
Protein10g
Vitamin C1mg 4%
Calcium340mg 26%
Iron1mg 8%
Potassium510mg 11%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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