“Don't knock it till you've tried it. This rich, delicious, and kicky hot chocolate might make you abandon your traditional ties. No marshmallows needed; this is for grown-ups. Everything in this recipe can be altered to suit your taste, however I recommend following the recipe to the letter the first time you try.” - by That Grace
Ingredients
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Original recipe yields 1 serving
Directions
- Mix the hot chocolate mix, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper together in a mug.
- Pour the milk into a glass measuring cup; heat in microwave on High until it begins to boil, about 2 minutes. Slowly pour over the mixture in the mug, stirring with a small whisk as you pour. Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (1 total)
- Calories
- 224 cal
- 11%
- Fat
- 5.8 g
- 9%
- Carbs
- 33.5 g
- 11%
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (19)
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"I've been putting cayenne and cinnamon in my hot chocolate for years, but one other thing I add that makes it even more wonderful is about 1/8-1/4 tsp of ginger powder. Trust me...it's so delicious! A..." See morelso, I don't use instant hot chocolate. I use about a cup and a half of milk, 2 tbls of cocoa powder and 2 tbls of sugar. I whisk it all together, along with the spices, over the stove. Just till blended and hot (don't boil it)."
Heidi
"Delicious! Instead of instant cocoa I used 3 teaspoons regular cocoa and 3 teaspoons sugar, mixed in 1/2 dl of water...." See more"
CRAZY4SUSHI
"I added a shot of espresso. Too much cinnamon for me. More like a 1/4 teaspoon would be better. I had some freshly opened cayenne so a pinch was nice and spicy. The older your pepper, the more you n..." See moreeed. Don't recommend heating the milk to boiling point. It ruins the milk. I like to use almond milk for extra richness."
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