Cinnamon Hot Chocolate: 7 Steps to Cozy Comfort
A cozy and creamy cinnamon hot chocolate made with real cocoa, milk, and warm spices, perfect for chilly days and festive nights.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- Cinnamon stick (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and a splash of milk to create a smooth paste.
- Set the saucepan over medium-low heat. Gradually pour in the remaining milk while whisking continuously.
- Add the vanilla extract and continue to whisk until everything is well blended and smooth.
- Let the hot chocolate gently simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until hot and fragrant, avoiding a full boil.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy warm.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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