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Spiced Hot Chocolate

Spiced Hot Chocolate

A warm and comforting homemade hot chocolate infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and other spices.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups milk whole, 2%, or non-dairy
  • 4 ounces milk chocolate semi-sweet chocolate, or dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Combine milk, chocolate, cocoa powder, sugar, spices, and salt in a medium saucepan.
  • Heat over medium heat, whisking constantly until chocolate is melted and mixture is heated through (do not boil).
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  • Pour into mugs and serve.