The Humpherys Family

Ultimate Hot Chocolate

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Recipe Added:  12/29/2011
2 squares unsweetened baking chocolate
1 can sweetened condensed milk
4 cups water
1 tsp vanilla
In microwave or small saucepan over medium heat, heat the chocolate and the sweetened condensed milk until the chocolate is completely melted (about 2-2 1/2 minutes in the microwave). Whisk in vanilla, combine completely, and set aside.

In a larger saucepan, bring 4 cup water to a boil. Remove from heat and whisk in chocolate mixture. Serve in mugs with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
Mexican Hot Chocolate  Add 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon to the vanilla.
 
Mint Hot Chocolate  Replace vanilla with 1 tsp. mint (not spearmint) extract.
 
Peppermint Hot Chocolate  Replace vanilla with 1 tsp. peppermint extract. Stir with a candy cane.
 
Almond or Hazelnut Hot Chocolate  Replace vanilla with 1 tsp. almond or hazelnut extract.
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