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Spiced Hot Cocoa

Hot cocoa spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Spiced Hot Cocoa for Election Day - creamy, rich, and comforting hot chocolate spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. https://www.lanascooking.com/spiced-hot-cocoa-for-election-day/

Spiced Hot Cocoa for Election Day – creamy, rich, and comforting hot chocolate spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.

Today is election day. The first Tuesday in November. The day set aside for the citizens of the United States to cast their ballots for the men and women who will lead our nation for the coming four years. Casting a vote by secret ballot is one of the cornerstones of our democratic process and one that should be undertaken with careful consideration and solemnity.

Spiced Hot Cocoa for Election Day - creamy, rich, and comforting hot chocolate spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. https://www.lanascooking.com/spiced-hot-cocoa-for-election-day/

I do not discuss politics in this space because I just don’t think it’s appropriate and it’s not what this blog is about. I simply want to remind everyone of the right, privilege, and responsibility that we as citizens of this country are afforded through the act of voting for our leaders.

As you consider your vote today, make your selection carefully and with ample forethought. And remember the thousands who have given their lives to defend our way of government and to protect your right to cast your vote. Choose your leaders for the next four years wisely. We’ll have to live with today’s choices for a long time.

If your election day weather is anything like ours, 42 degrees and raining – yuck! – you’ll need something to warm you up when you’re finished at the polls. Something just like this Spiced Hot Cocoa.

This isn’t just any hot cocoa. Oh, no. It’s all jazzed up with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla, three of my favorite flavors, and it takes mere minutes to prepare. Add a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon on top and you’re chasing away the wet, cold, cloudy weather. This hot cocoa may be called a beverage, but I’d choose it for dessert any day.

How to Make Spiced Hot Cocoa

Spices, cocoa, and sugar combined in a saucepan.

Combine the cocoa, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a saucepan. Blend in the hot water. Bring the mixture to a boil, stir and cook for 2 minutes.

Adding milk to the saucepan.

Add the milk, stirring to mix and heat thoroughly but do not boil. Remove from heat and add the vanilla.

Top with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon if desired.

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Spiced Hot Cocoa

Hot cocoa spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 199kcal
Author: Lana Stuart

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • teaspoon salt
  • 3 ½ cups milk
  • ½ cup hot water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Combine the cocoa, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a saucepan. Blend in the hot water. Bring the mixture to a boil, stir and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the milk, stirring to mix and heat thoroughly but do not boil.
  • Remove from heat and add the vanilla.
  • Top with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 | Calories 199kcal | Carbohydrates 31g | Protein 8g | Fat 5g | Saturated Fat 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | Cholesterol 17mg | Sodium 183mg | Fiber 1g | Sugar 17g

Nutrition information is calculated by software based on the ingredients in each recipe. It is an estimate only and is provided for informational purposes. You should consult your health care provider or a registered dietitian if precise nutrition calculations are needed for health reasons.

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  1. This is so good! but I made some tweaks to it, I used all milk and just cinnamon and nutmeg and it came out delicious. I also added a little less sugar to make it taste more like dark chocolate =)

  2. This is absolutely my favorite thing to drink on a cold day. Love the spices you used . . . LOVE the tea cups.

  3. You will chuckle at this. I thought it said Spiked Hot Cocoa. Says something about me huh? :)

    Spiced or Spiked or even Spicy Spiked…I’m in!

    1. Hope your hubby like it, Carrian. I like hot cocoa any way it’s prepared but especially with the nutmeg and cinnamon. So good!