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Mexican Hot Chocolate

Warm up with a hot cup of this quick ‘n easy Mexican hot chocolate, made with cinnamon, vanilla and a kick of chili powder!

Mexican Hot Chocolate – Warm up with this quick 'n easy Mexican hot chocolate with cinnamon, vanilla + chili powder! | thecomfortofcooking.com

What’s something that really makes you feel like winter has arrived? Is it the fluffy white snow, or a family tradition? Could it be a sentimental smell, song or favorite comfort food?  For me, it’s the first evening I wrap up in a blanket by the fire and clutch a cup of hot cocoa. Yes indeedy, that combination just warms me to the bone!

Mexican Hot Chocolate – Warm up with this quick 'n easy Mexican hot chocolate with cinnamon, vanilla + chili powder! | thecomfortofcooking.com

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Mexican Hot Chocolate – Warm up with this quick 'n easy Mexican hot chocolate with cinnamon, vanilla + chili powder! | thecomfortofcooking.com

Simmered with a cinnamon stick, vanilla extract, and a touch of chili powder, this hot chocolate is amazingly fragrant and delicious with a dollop of whipped cream! Try this tasty spin on the traditional mug ‘o love for yourself!

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Print Recipe

Mexican Hot Chocolate

Yield: Serves 3 (1 cup each)

Ingredients:

3 cups milk (any kind)

3 Tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips

1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

1 cinnamon stick

1/4 tsp. chili powder, optional

Directions:

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, chocolate, vanilla and cinnamon stick. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring gently.

Remove from heat. If desired, add chili powder to increase spice.

Pour into 3 cups to serve immediately, or set over low heat, stirring occasionally.

Enjoy!

TIP

When serving this to guests, I also provided bowls of cinnamon sticks and mini marshmallows for each guest to add to their cup.

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  1. Elizabeth@ Food Ramblings says

    December 14, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    yum! i have a similar version from williams & sonomoa– adding the spices you recommend because it is cold today!

  2. SkinnyMommy says

    December 14, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    I used to live in Mexico and just loved the hot chocolate with a hint of spice–yum!

  3. Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says

    December 14, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    What a perfect mug of hot chocolate!

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    December 14, 2012 at 7:27 pm

    I love this spiced up cocoa!

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    December 14, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    Love this! I sure could use one of these right now!

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    December 16, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    I have a Lake Champlain giveaway going on right now! Love their stuff and that hot chocolate looks soooooo good. Mmm, I am a major fan!

  7. Guru Uru says

    December 16, 2012 at 9:41 pm

    This hot chocolate looks perfectly delicious :)

    Cheers
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  8. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    December 16, 2012 at 10:07 pm

    Your hot chocolate looks so good, I love that you added a little heat!

  9. sally @ sallys baking addiction says

    December 16, 2012 at 11:34 pm

    Ok, I think my next hot chocolate (read: making it TONIGHT) is dying for some mexican spice! chili pepper kick – LOVING this Georgia!

  10. baking.serendipity says

    December 17, 2012 at 1:10 am

    I am a huge hot chocolate lover (especially this time of year!) but have never tried a spiced version. I know my husband would love this…and it’s definitely time I stepped out of the box!

  11. Honey says

    December 17, 2012 at 2:31 am

    Looks delicious Georgia… I love Mexican Hot Chocolate, it’s just that little kick of chili powder. YUM!

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    its 3am over here and i should be sleeping but i just might stay up a bit longer to make this hot choco!

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