Mexican Hot Chocolate

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 -2 tablespoon instant coffee granules
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 dash salt
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 cups milk
• lightly sweetened whipped cream
• cinnamon stick, for stirring and garnish (optional)

Recipe

• 1 combine chocolate, sugar, coffee, cinnamon, salt and water in medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
• 2 heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring constantly for 4 minutes.
• 3 stir in milk, heat through but do not boil.
• 4 remove from heat and whip chocolate mixture with a wire whisk until foamy.
• 5 pour into mugs, top with whipped cream and place cinnamon stick in cups for garnish, if desired.