Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa

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This dark hot chocolate drink was created when I was craving hot cocoa but I only had dark chocolate on hand. I added cinnamon for a festive touch. Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream or marshmallows, if desired. Serve hot.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 cup
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • 1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar, or to taste

  • 2 ounces dark chocolate (70% or more cocoa butter), or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, or more to taste

  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon, or more to taste

Directions

  1. Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until just before boiling, 3 to 4 minutes. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved, about 1 minute. Stir dark chocolate into milk until melted, 2 to 3 minutes.

  2. Remove saucepan from heat and stir cream and cinnamon into milk mixture. Serve hot.

Cook’s Note

For creamier cocoa, use more heavy cream. I also like to put whipped cream at the bottom of the mug and pour the cocoa over it.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

493 Calories
28g Fat
57g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 493
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 17g 83%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 120mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 57g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 11g 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 317mg 24%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 538mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.