How to Make Rich Spiced Hot Chocolate - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a rich and creamy hot chocolate to warm you up on a cold day. And when that hot chocolate is infused with a luxurious blend of warm spices, it takes the classic comfort drink to a whole new level. This recipe for Rich Spiced Hot Chocolate is the perfect combination of indulgence and warmth, and it's sure to become a winter favorite in your household.

What sets this hot chocolate apart is the addition of aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of c...

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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Whisk sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt together in a small bowl.
  • Bring milk to a boil in a saucepan, whisking constantly. Whisk in cocoa mixture until dissolved, reduce heat to low, and simmer until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  • Stir cream into hot chocolate and pour into mugs.
  • Nutrition

    414 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 150mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 45g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 340mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 510mg