Kahlua Hot Chocolate

Name: Kahlua Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Dash ground nutmeg; 2 cups 2% milk; 2 to 4 tablespoons Kahlua (coffee liqueur); Optional toppings: miniature marshmallows, salted caramel sauce and chocolate syrup

When we want a cup of hot chocolate, we prefer homemade over store mixes. A splash of Kahlúa adds a touch of fabulous. —Chung-Ah Rhee, Hollywood, California

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash ground nutmeg
2 cups 2% milk
2 to 4 tablespoons Kahlua (coffee liqueur)
Optional toppings: miniature marshmallows, salted caramel sauce and chocolate syrup

Directions

In a small saucepan, whisk sugar, cocoa, cinnamon and nutmeg. Gradually whisk in milk; cook and stir until heated through. Remove from heat; stir in Kahlua. Ladle into mugs; serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup (calculated without optional toppings): 280 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 6g fiber), 11g protein.

Originally published as Kahlua Hot Chocolate in Simple & Delicious February/March 2015