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Spicy Hot Cocoa
Photo: Charisse Kenion

Spicy Hot Cocoa

7 ingredients Serves 4. openrecipes
Spicy Hot Cocoa

This recipe mimics the hot cocoa reputedly made by the Aztecs that is still found in parts of southern Mexico. There, however, the drink is made with water, resulting in a thinner, less rich beverage.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

410
Calories
10g
Protein
22g
Fat
44g
Carbs

Counts 5 of 6 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chocolate 1 oz (28g) semisweet 155
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 dried red chilies
  • 6 Tbs. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 Tbs. sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 cinnamon stick, about 1 1/2 inches long, plus more for garnish
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • Whipped cream for garnish (optional)

Directions

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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