By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
December 26th, 2023
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This is a spiced version of hot chocolate that is absolutely fantastic. It can be a little rich, though. As with any recipe, you should try it first. Adjust the spices to your preference. If the drink is a bit rich for your taste, you can add a cup of water to cut it down a bit. Here's the recipe for spicy hot chocolate.
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6 cups milk 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 3 Tbsp white sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp chili powder ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground cloves
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Heat milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat until lukewarm.
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Stir cocoa powder and sugar into warmed milk until dissolved.
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Add vanilla, cinnamon, chili powder, nutmeg, and cloves.
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Heat for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
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