Crackling Hot Cocoa

Name: Crackling Hot Cocoa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream; 4 ounces dark chocolate candy bar, chopped; 1/2 cup 2% milk; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches); Cinnamon whiskey, optional; Heavy whipping cream, whipped; Additional cinnamon sticks, optional

This hot chocolate recipe is more than a warm-you-up—it's rich and thick decadence in a mug.—Cyndi Nistico, Palm Island, Florida

Ingredients

2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
4 ounces dark chocolate candy bar, chopped
1/2 cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons sugar
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
Cinnamon whiskey, optional
Heavy whipping cream, whipped
Additional cinnamon sticks, optional

Directions

In a small saucepan, heat the first five ingredients over medium heat just until mixture comes to a simmer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Discard cinnamon stick; if desired, stir in cinnamon whiskey. Pour into mugs; top with whipped cream. Serve with cinnamon sticks if desired.

Originally published as Landmark Hot Chocolate in Breakfast & Brunch 2016 Bookazine