Description
A warm and comforting hot chocolate infused with the rich flavor of cinnamon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar until well combined.
- Add the vanilla extract and cinnamon stick.
- Heat until steaming, but do not boil.
- Remove from heat and discard the cinnamon stick.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- You can use dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Top with marshmallows for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 24mg
Keywords: Hot Chocolate, Cinnamon Stick, Warm Beverage