Mexican Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk ((I used 2%))
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne ((optional - you can omit this if you don't want it too spicy))
• 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate
• marshmallows, chocolate shavings, cinnamon stick for stirring

Steps

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add milk, cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, chili powder, cayenne pepper (if desired).

2. 2

   Mix together with a whisk, add the bittersweet chocolate and heat until the chocolate has completely melted and the mixture is hot, but not boiling.

3. 3

   Divide hot chocolate into 2 mugs and serve with marshmallows, chocolate shavings and a cinnamon stick.