Chocolate Atole, Mexican Hot Chocolate

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Anise star
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • 1/8 cup Masa harina
  • 1 tablet Mexican chocolate

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Whole milk

• Liquids

  • 1 1/2 cups Water

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Directions

• Bring the water, cinnamon stick and anise to a simmer in a saucepan. Turn off the heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
• Remove the spices and turn the heat back on under the saucepan. Whisk in the masa harina, and when it is combined, add the milk, chocolate and sugar.
• Cook for about 10 minutes over medium heat, whisking often. The mixture will come to a boil and thicken, When it is thick and smooth, pour in mugs. You will need a spoon!