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Mexican Hot Chocolate

Name: Mexican Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 cup boiling water; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Dash ground cloves or nutmeg; 3 cups whole milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Whipped cream; Whole cinnamon sticks

3 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Makes

4 servings

This delicious, not-too-sweet Mexican hot chocolate is richly flavored with cocoa and delicately seasoned with spices. The whole-stick cinnamon stirrers come in handy, as the old-fashioned chocolate mixture settles if not stirred before drinking. The blend of cinnamon and chocolate flavors is wonderful! —Kathy Young, Weatherford, Texas

Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup boiling water
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash ground cloves or nutmeg
3 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream
Whole cinnamon sticks

Directions

In a small saucepan, mix cocoa and sugar; stir in water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add cinnamon and cloves; stir in milk. Simmer 5 minutes (do not boil). Whisk in vanilla. Pour hot chocolate into mugs; top with whipped cream. Use cinnamon sticks for stirrers.

Mexican Hot Chocolate Tips

What is different about Mexican hot chocolate?

Mexican hot chocolate is often grainer than our powdery American hot chocolate, as spices, such as cinnamon, are combined throughout. It's known for its creamy and frothy texture, which comes from the use of a traditional 'molinillo' (wooden whisk). It's perfect for drinking alongside our most delicious desserts from around the world.

Is there caffeine in Mexican hot chocolate?

This cozy drink contains chocolate, therefore it contains caffeine, but the amount will vary by brand.

Research contributed by Rashanda Cobbins, Taste of Home Food Editor

Cheat It! Give Mexican flair to instant hot cocoa from a mix. Stir a little vanilla extract and ground cinnamon into the prepared cocoa. Garnish with canned whipped cream and a sprinkling of nutmeg if desired. Presto!

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 156 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.