Name: Mexican Spiced Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 4 cups milk; 1/4 cup Dutch-processed unsweetened cocoa powder (or the cocoa powder of your choice); 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tsp. cornstarch (optional thickener); 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp. chipotle powder or chili powder; pinch of nutmeg; pinch of cayenne; optional toppings: whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate syrup, and/or chocolate shavings

Description

A simple recipe for homemade hot chocolate with some delicious Mexican spices added in.

Ingredients

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4 cups milk
1/4 cup Dutch-processed unsweetened cocoa powder (or the cocoa powder of your choice)
1/4 cup sugar
2 tsp. cornstarch (optional thickener)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. chipotle powder or chili powder
pinch of nutmeg
pinch of cayenne
optional toppings: whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate syrup, and/or chocolate shavings

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Instructions

Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until simmering, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and serve with optional toppings.