Sugar and Spice Hot Chocolate
Cozy up with a mug of Sugar and Spice Hot Chocolate, a soul-warming twist on the classic favorite. This indulgent recipe combines rich cocoa powder with a fragrant blend of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of cayenne pepper for a subtle kick that’ll awaken your taste buds. Crafted with creamy whole milk and sweetened to perfection with granulated sugar, it’s finished with a splash of vanilla extract for added depth of flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy homemade hot chocolate is perfect for chilly nights or festive gatherings. Garnish with luscious whipped cream and decadent chocolate shavings for an irresistible treat that’s both comforting and irresistibly decadent. Spice up your hot chocolate game today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.125 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- optional, for garnish whipped cream
- optional, for garnish chocolate shavings
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the cocoa powder, sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and cayenne pepper.
Slowly whisk in the whole milk, ensuring the dry ingredients are fully incorporated and no lumps remain.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is heated through and begins to steam but does not boil. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
Once heated, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Taste the hot chocolate and adjust the sweetness or spice level to your preference if desired.
Carefully pour the hot chocolate into two mugs.
Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
446 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.9 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 187 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.4 g | ||
| Protein | 18.3 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 630 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 916 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
