Cinnamon Hot Chocolate

Have you ever tried cinnamon hot chocolate? If not, you are in for a treat; this delicious combination of cocoa and cinnamon spice tastes like heaven in a mug. It’s incredibly simple and a fantastic idea for holiday gatherings or hot chocolate boards.

Hot Cocoa with Cinnamon

When I feel that first cold breeze that lets us know the holidays are around the corner, I know I can officially welcome the hot cocoa season and make one of my many hot chocolate recipes to enjoy the most delicious drinkable treats.

Since I have a thing for all things cinnamon, I grabbed my classic hot cocoa recipe, tweaked it a bit, and created this creamy cinnamon hot chocolate that you’ll want to sip often. So good!

How to Make Cinnamon Hot Chocolate

Grab a large saucepan, and let’s make this drinkable treat:

1. Combine cocoa powder, cinnamon, sugar, water, and salt in a saucepan and bring the mixture to a simmer. 
2. Add the milk and stir, making sure it doesn't boil (or it will burn). Remove from heat, and stir in the vanilla. If you add it too early, it could evaporate.
3. Pour yourself a cup and top with whipped cream, a dash of cinnamon, and your favorite hot cocoa toppings. 

Recipe Variations

Here are a few ways you can add to the already delicious flavor: 

Make it spicy! 
For a spicy hot chocolate variation, add ⅛th teaspoon of Cayenne pepper along with the cinnamon. It certainly kicks the flavor up a notch. 

Make it sweeter
Caramel sauce blends beautifully with cocoa and cinnamon. Drizzle a tablespoon or two of sauce directly into the saucepan and whisk it in with the rest of the ingredients.  

Cinnamon Hot Chocolate

Servings: 4

Cook Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 5 minutes mins

Pour yourself a treat with this cinnamon hot chocolate! It has a delicious holiday spice flavor and is so easy to make.

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Ingredients

• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ⅓ cup hot water
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 4 cups milk, dairy or non-dairy
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• In a medium saucepan, combine the cocoa powder, cinnamon, sugar, water, and salt over medium heat.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and bring to a simmer.
• Reduce heat, and stir in the milk, do not boil.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Pour into mugs and serve immediately.

Equipment

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 cup | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 495mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 501IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 336mg | Iron: 1mg