new mexican hot chocolate

2 Pinches
Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Sep 24, 2024

Delicious hot chocolate! A favorite of kids and grandkids.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 7 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces sweet baking chocolate
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 5 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 4-inch cinnamon sticks

How To Make new mexican hot chocolate

  • Step 1
    Combine the chocolate and hot water in the top of a double boiler; bring water in the bottom of the double boiler to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until the chocolate melts, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Step 2
    Combine the milk, half and half, cinnamon and nutmeg in a sauce pan; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.
  • Step 3
    Remove the milk mixture from the heat and add the chocolate mixture to the saucepan. Add the vanilla. Beat with a wire whisk until blended. Pour into mugs; add the cinnamon sticks and serve warm.

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