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Hot Gingered Cocoa
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 1
Imagine a piece of candied ginger that has been dipped in chocolate ... only hot. This is a perfect drink on a cold snowy evening.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons hershey's bittersweet cocoa
1/16 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% low-fat milk
1/8 cup heavy cream
1/2-1 teaspoon candied ginger, minced (your preference)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 ounces whipped cream
1 teaspoon cocoa (garnish)
Directions:
1. Grab a large mug and add sugar, cocoa and salt.
2. Heat the milk and cream in a pot on the stove for 10 minutes on low, until desired temperature is reached.
3. Add 1/8 cup of the heated milk to the cocoa in your mug and blend into a smooth paste.
4. Slowly add the rest of the heated milk.
5. Stirring briskly add the vanilla and ginger to your cocoa.
6. Top with whipped cream and garnish with a sprinkle of cocoa powder .
7. Sooo good.
By RecipeOfHealth.com