Chocolatey Hot Cocoa for One
photo by Lavender Lynn
- Ready In:
- 8mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
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1
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3⁄4 cup milk
- 1⁄8 1/2 teaspoon Kahlua or 1/2 teaspoon Grand Marnier
- ground nutmeg (optional)
- ground cinnamon (optional)
- marshmallows (optional)
- whipped cream (optional)
directions
- In a small, heavy saucepan, stir together the cocoa and sugar, crushing any lumps.
- First by approximately Tablespoons, and then in a slow steady stream, stir in the milk.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the pan, just until bubbles appear at the sides.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla or liqueur.
- Top with ground nutmeg or cinnamon, whipped cream or marshmallows.
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Reviews
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Excellent ! It snowed last night and I don't feel like braveing the world today. I tried the first mug with Vanilla, the second with Kahlua (jan007 # 44024), and the last with Grand Marnier. I like the Nutmeg and Whipped Cream topping but the Kahlua with freshly grated Cinnamon ain't bad. I'm not into marshmellows, (I read the list of ingredients on the package)but with 36 combinations to play with I won't miss them. Thanx for posting this great recipe. Pierre
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