Perfect Hot Chocolate

'Tis the season for hot drinks. And what is second-best to coffee?? Chocolate! Hot chocolate on a wintery day is one of my favorite things. But, I've found that the packaged "add hot water" mixes that are typically used are too watery & weak. So, I've been on the search for the perfect hot chocolate recipe and found a great one here. I modified it a bit, & the finished product is AMAZING! Rich, creamy, sweet, & perfect. Ideal for the holidays!

Ingredients & Directions:

{serves 2}

{Pour 2 1/2 cups milk {I used soymilk, prefer the light vanilla-flavored} into a saucepan}

{Add 4 tablespoons white sugar}

{3 tablespoons of cocoa powder}

{I used the unsweetened Trader Joe's brand in a cute little container}

{Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt...to bring out the flavor}

{Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 pinch ground cinnamon

1 pinch cayenne pepper

(yes, sounds odd but brings out flavor wonderfully)}

{Allow to simmer,

and

whisk until frothy}

{Serve immeditely}

Can be served as a dessert, as it's fairly rich.

{I also added mini marshmallows to mine}

mmhmmmm!

Enjoy fireside.

Or better, bon-fireside (is that a word?)

XO

Erin

PS- On a sidenote, how lovely is this little gem of a candle?!

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