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This image shows a warm cup of spiced hot chocolate, perfectly blended with aromatic spices, ready to be enjoyed.

Spiced Hot Chocolate

This spiced hot chocolate blends rich cocoa with warm spices like cinnamon, chili powder, and nutmeg for a comforting twist. Perfect for chilly days, it offers a balance of sweetness and heat, creating a cozy and indulgent winter treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Cocktails and Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 118 kcal

Equipment

  • Whisk
  • Saucepan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp  ground cloves
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp white sugar
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 6 cups skim milk

Instructions
 

  • Gently warm milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat until it reaches a lukewarm temperature.
    This image shows a saucepan on medium-low heat, gently warming milk until it reaches a lukewarm temperature.
  • Stir in cocoa powder and sugar, ensuring both dissolve completely into the milk.
    This image shows cocoa powder and sugar being stirred into the warmed milk, dissolving completely to create a smooth mixture.
  • Incorporate vanilla, cinnamon, chili powder, nutmeg, and cloves.
    This image shows vanilla, cinnamon, chili powder, nutmeg, and cloves being added to the hot chocolate mixture in the saucepan.
  • Continue heating for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors.
    This image shows the hot chocolate simmering for about 5 minutes as the spices blend, with gentle stirring to ensure even mixing.

Notes

  • Whisking the mixture prevents the clumping of the cocoa powder.