Mexican Spiced Hot Chocolate

By zircon50

Ingredients

• 4 cups milk
• 1/4 cup Dutch-processed unsweetened cocoa powder (or the cocoa powder of your choice)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tsp. cornstarch (optional thickener)
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp. chipotle powder or chili powder
• pinch of nutmeg
• pinch of cayenne
• optional toppings: whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate syrup, and/or chocolate shavings

Preparation

Step 1

Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until simmering, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and serve with optional toppings.