Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe

Shared By: Marium Hamid, Arksansas (USA)

Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe

Ingredients:

1. 6 (12-ounce) cans evaporated milk
2. 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3. 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4. 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
5. Pinch cayenne pepper
6. 2 (12-ounce) bags semisweet chocolate chips (recommended: Hershey’s)
7. Cocoa powder, for serving

Method:

For stovetop:-

• In a large pot over medium heat, whisk together milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and nutmeg.
• Add chocolate chips.
• Stir until chocolate is melted.
• Cover and turn heat to low for 5 minutes.

For slow cooker:-

• In a 4-quart slow cooker, whisk together milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and nutmeg.
• Add chocolate chips.
• Cover and cook on LOW setting for 2 to 3 hours, stirring every 15 to 20 minutes.
• Serve with a dusting of cocoa powder.