Mexican Hot Chocolate
This creamy, rich Mexican Hot Chocolate recipe is exactly what your holiday party or family gathering needs!
Servings: 4
Calories: 260kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, chili powder, and cayenne. Whisk to combine.
- Add the chopped chocolate and stir often, until completely melted and the milk is hot. Do not allow to boil. Remove from the heat, add the vanilla, and stir once more.
- Ladle into a mug, top with marshmallows or whipped cream, and cinnamon stick. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 12ounces | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 161IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 3mg