We invite you to prepare a warming drink for a chilly evening – Spiced Hot Chocolate.
Ingredients (4 cups):
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup hot water
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cocoa powder, sugar, water, salt, and cayenne pepper over medium heat.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is fully dissolved, and the mixture begins to boil.
- Pour in the milk and mix well with the chocolate. Heat until hot but do not boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the hot chocolate into cups and serve immediately.
Spiced Hot Chocolate is ready. Enjoy!
