Special Dark Cocoa

Debbwl's Note:

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.

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 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

[awalde]

Dear Debbwl, with your recipe I realized a fantastic gift for my mother.
A new dry mix for a "Special Dark Cocoa".
I prepared a huge quantity (4 fold) with:
2 cups dark cocoa, not the light brown baking cocoa
2 cups brown sugar
4 teaspoons cinnamon
8 teaspoons vanilla (4 envelopes vanilla sugar)
1 teaspoon chili powder (or to taste)
6 tablespoon sifted corn flour (my addition to make it thicker)
Mix all the ingredients well, with a food processor or by hand for at least 10 minutes.
Preparetion:
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.

[Mikekey]

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