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New Mexican Hot Chocolate
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 17 Minutes
Servings: 6
Great for chilly days. An excellent accompaniment to bunuelos or sopaipillas. From Irene Sanchez.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1 1/2 cups cold water
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
6 cups milk
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
whipped cream (for topping; optional)
6 cinnamon sticks (optional)
Directions:
1. Whisk together sugar, cocoa, water, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add milk and cook, stirring, until hot.
3. Add vanilla and stir.
4. Pour chocolate into serving cups and top with whipped cream (if desired).
5. Sprinkle with a little cinnamon and nutmeg and serve with a cinnamon stick (for stirring).
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