New Mexican Hot Chocolate

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Great for chilly days. An excellent accompaniment to bunuelos or sopaipillas. From Irene Sanchez.

• Total Time: 17 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa
• 1 1/2 cups cold water
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 6 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• whipped cream (for topping; optional)
• 6 cinnamon sticks (optional)

Directions:

1. Whisk together sugar, cocoa, water, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add milk and cook, stirring, until hot.
3. Add vanilla and stir.
4. Pour chocolate into serving cups and top with whipped cream (if desired).
5. Sprinkle with a little cinnamon and nutmeg and serve with a cinnamon stick (for stirring).

Reviews

[LainieBug]

First time trying Mexican hot chocolate and what a great treat. For the milk I used 2% and for the topping I used Cool Whip Free.

[ejnei]

I made it for one using Roosie's measurements. Very good and warming. Not too sweet. Thanks. Maybe next time I will be daring and add a dash of cayenne pepper.

[Sweet Sass]

I love Mexican chocolate, I like to add a dash of cayenne pepper to mine ;)