Name: Cinnamon Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 mugs
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups whole milk; 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 0.25 cup granulated sugar; 4 ounces semisweet chocolate; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 pinch Kosher salt; marshmallows or whipped cream

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Cinnamon Hot Chocolate

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Ingredients

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Cinnamon Hot Chocolate

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Instructions

Combine the milk, cocoa powder, and sugar in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking until the sugar is dissolved and the cocoa powder is thoroughly combined.

Heat the milk mixture until it's hot and there are just a couple of small bubbles on the surface (don't let it come to a simmer). Remove the pan from the heat and add the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for about 2 minutes.

Whisk the chocolate into the milk until it's smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until the hot chocolate is thoroughly combined.

Ladle the hot chocolate into 4 mugs. Top with marshmallows or whipped cream and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bloom Your Cocoa Powder 🫗
Whisk cocoa powder with a small amount of hot milk first to create a smooth paste, eliminating lumps and ensuring rich, even chocolate distribution throughout your drink.
Toast Your Cinnamon 🌀
Briefly warm the ground cinnamon in a dry pan over low heat for 30-45 seconds before adding to release its essential oils and intensify its warm, toasty flavor profile.
Use a Double Boiler Method 🥣
Heat milk gently over a double boiler instead of direct heat to prevent scorching the bottom and ensure a silky, velvety texture without burnt chocolate flavors.
Embrace the Kosher Salt Balance ⚖️
Add a pinch of kosher salt to enhance chocolate richness and round out sweetness—it acts as a flavor amplifier without making the drink taste salty.
Whip Marshmallows Fresh 🍦
Top your hot chocolate immediately before serving so marshmallows stay fluffy and slightly melted rather than deflated; alternatively, use freshly whipped cream for an elegant, restaurant-quality finish.