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    Not only are these cups of cocoa hot, they have additional heat from ancho chile powder. A touch of cinnamon rounds out the flavor. Serve with marshmallows for a finishing touch.
    Everyday Food, January/February 2011
    • Prep Time 5 minutes
    • Total Time 20 minutes
    • Yield Serves 4
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    Ingredients

    • 4 cups skim milk
    • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1/2 cup sugar
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder
    • Coarse salt
    • Marshmallows (optional), for serving

    Directions

    1. In a medium pot, whisk together milk, cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, chile powder, and pinch of salt over medium-high until combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Pour cocoa into four mugs and serve immediately with marshmallows if desired.

    Cook's Note

    For extra froth, pour hot cocoa into a blender and whirl for 1 minute before serving (use caution when blending hot liquids).

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    • Mayson
      1 Dec, 2011

      Flavorful and delicious - good texture too! It was so easy and made from ingredients I already had on hand. Leaps and bounds better than any packaged mix that is supposed to dissolve into a microwaved cup of water. I added a splash of vanilla to the pot and it was perfect. I plan to make this a holiday tradition!
      I used soy milk because that is what I had in the fridge and it worked well. I'm happy this is so easily converted into a vegan friendly and dairy free treat!

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