Homemade Spiced Hot Chocolate
Every sip of my Homemade Spiced Hot Chocolate contains a blend of cocoa, cinnamon, and nutmeg to make a comforting drink for chilly days.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 3 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup hot water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Blend in the hot water and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the milk, stirring to mix, and heat thoroughly but do not boil.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and add the vanilla extract.
- Serve in cups topped with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- To make the recipe for a larger crowd, simply double or triple the ingredients as needed. The cooking time may need to be increased slightly.
- To make a vegan version, substitute dairy milk with plant-based milk, and use a non-dairy whipped cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Gently reheat over low heat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 183mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g
