Special Dark Cocoa

Submitted by Debbwl

"This is something I came up with one evening after see a story about a company that was doing quite well selling cocoa with chili peppers in it. This recipe does use dark cocoa powder not the regular cocoa powder."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup dark cocoa, not the light brown baking cocoa
• 1⁄4 cup Splenda brown sugar blend
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 3 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• cinnamon stick (optional)
• whipped cream (optional)

directions

1. Combine cocoa, sugar, cinnamon, chili powder and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly.
2. Add milk, continuing to whisk constantly till heated thoroughly, But do not boil.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla; serve in mugs.
4. Can garnish with cinnamon sticks and whipped cream.

Reviews

[Dienia B.]

this is warm and wonderful , i was afraid that the chili would warm it to much for wimpy man ,but it just leaves a warm buzz .adding to your well being lol .i used regular brown sugar and it was not overly sweet, which i dont like anyway. fast recipe to do .cheaper than those little packets .this should be in everyones cook book

 

[Artandkitchen]

Dear Debbwl, with your recipe I realized a fantastic gift for my mother.<br/>A new dry mix for a "Special Dark Cocoa".<br/>I prepared a huge quantity (4 fold) with:<br/>2 cups dark cocoa, not the light brown baking cocoa<br/>2 cups brown sugar<br/>4 teaspoons cinnamon<br/>8 teaspoons vanilla (4 envelopes vanilla sugar)<br/>1 teaspoon chili powder (or to taste)<br/>6 tablespoon sifted corn flour (my addition to make it thicker)<br/>Mix all the ingredients well, with a food processor or by hand for at least 10 minutes.<br/>Preparetion:<br/>Heat the milk in a small pot or in the microwave. Add the mix (1 tablespoon for each cup or to taste) stir well with the whisk until dissolved and bring to boil again.

 

[Outta Here]

Very comforting on a dreary, wet afternoon. Just the right amount of chili and cinnamon, and I love the dark chocolate.

 

[sofie-a-toast]

This was so rich and chocolatey (although I do admit slightly increasing the amount of chocolate)! The spices added a really nice touch. I finished mine with a big scoop of vanilla whipped cream. Thanks for the holiday treat!

 

[Sharon123]

A great morning wake me up. Nice warmth to it. I used soy milk and it worked well. Thanks for a delicious drink! Made for Everyday is a Holiday.