Thick Spiced Italian Hot Chocolate

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tiny pinch Cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp Cocoa powder
  • 3/4 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2 1/2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla
  • 1 Whipped cream

• Dairy

  • 1 1/2 cup Milk

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Description

Ingredients

• 3 T. Cocoa Powder
• 2½ T. Sugar
• ¾ T. Cornstarch
• ½ t. Cinnamon
• 1 tiny pinch Cayenne pepper
• 1 pinch salt
• 1½ C. Milk
• ½ t. Vanilla
• Whipped Cream, to top

Directions

• Place the cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt in a small saucepan and whisk together well.
• Add the vanilla and ¼ C. of the milk to the dry ingredients and whisk until combined and smooth(make sure to whisk around the sides of the pan to get all of the dry mixture incorporated).
• Add the remaining milk and whisk in well.
• Place the saucepan on medium heat and whisk constantly, for about 3-4 minutes or until mixture starts to boil and thicken.
• Remove from heat and pour into two mugs.
• Top with whipped cream and other desired toppings.