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Mexican Hot Chocolate

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Bailey
Sweet, chocolatey, and lightly spiced, this Mexican hot chocolate is perfect for the holidays!
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup bittersweet chocolate chips or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • In a medium pot on low heat, combine milk, cream, and sugar.
  • Once heated, whisk in cocoa powder. Add cinnamon stick and vanilla.
  • Add bittersweet chocolate and cayenne pepper. Stir until fully incorporated.
    Serve with favorite hot chocolate toppings
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Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 569mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 885IU | Calcium: 379mg | Iron: 1mg