Spiced Hot Cocoa

By Lynne Webb

Spiced Hot Cocoa

  • Ingredients:
  • 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • Pinch of Ground Allspice
  • Pinch of Ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla powder (or vanilla extract)
  • 3/4 cup lukewarm water

Preparation:

Whisk all the dry ingredients together with the water. Once the cocoa is thoroughly blended, heat to desired drinking temperature either in the microwave or on top of the stove.

Note: You can always use 3/4 cup of milk in place of the water and dry milk if you plan to drink the cocoa right away.

Makes 1 serving

Serving Suggestions:

  • Serve hot cocoa with a candy cane swizzle stick
  • Float some marshmallows or whipped cream and grate some dark chocolate over top
  • Reduce the sugar to 1-1/2 teaspoons and add a shot of your favorite liqueur ~ Kahlua, Amaretto, Frangelico, etc.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little surprise heat

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