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freshly made mug of spiced hot chocolate

Spiced Hot Chocolate From Scratch

Molly LaFontaine
Cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom flavor this homemade spiced hot chocolate. The spices mixed with honey, vanilla, and unsweetened cocoa powder create the coziest drink. It's perfect for chilly nights and cold winter days!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2 small drinks or 1 large

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp raw honey
  • 3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ground cardamom
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a medium sized saucepan.
  • Heat on medium heat for 5 minutes or until a desired warmth. Whisk frequently to combine the ingredients and prevent the milk from scorching. Don’t let it boil.
  • Remove from heat, serve in one large mug or two small. Sprinkle extra cinnamon on top if desired. Enjoy!

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Notes

Toppings

The best toppings are whipped cream (homemade is best!) and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top.

Variation

If you don't want to use honey you can use cane sugar instead or pure maple syrup.
Keyword spiced hot chocolate