Brrrr.... it's been cold outside lately. My kids asked me for some hot chocolate so I decided to have some fun with it by adding some spiced flavors. This was some rich and delicious hot chocolate that had my kids giving me high-fives. Of course that can also be for all the mini marshmallows I added too.
Ingredients:
2 cups milk (I used 2%... but whole is fine)
1/3 cup chocolate chips (I used semi-sweet or you can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate)
1 cinnamon stick
2 cloves
2 green cardamoms pods
sugar (if needed... I used no sugar)
garnish (optional): marshmallows
Directions:
Heat milk, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamoms on low heat on the stove for 10 minutes or until milk is well heated. Stir occasionally. Once milk is heated, add chocolate chips and stir 
well. Strain hot chocolate into heat proof container. ** Straining is an important step to make sure you have a smooth drink and you can easily discard all the spices easily. Pour into mugs and garnish with marshmallows if desired. Serve Hot. Enjoy.
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looks comforting for a cold day :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures, Ramona! I'm down with a sore throat and runny nose and I so wish someone made this hot chocolate for me right now.
ReplyDeleteI could have used a big mug of this after coming in from ice skating yesterday! I love the addition of spices!
ReplyDeleteOh my! This looks absolutely delish, Ramona! And it always has to be topped with marshmallows :)
ReplyDeleteHi Ramona,
ReplyDeleteI am smiling because this is exactly how I make hot chocolate when I run out of the Mexican tablets. Thanks for sharing and have a great week ahead!
Hot chocolate makes me so happy. I haven't used cardamom pods before nor do I think I have had cardamom and chocolate together. I will be checking this out soon.
ReplyDeleteAnother dreary winter day...perfect hot chocolate weather! And your exotic version sounds REALLY yummy!
ReplyDeleteIt's cold and about to be rainy here...I NEEEED a mug of this!
ReplyDeleteOhh yummy! This looks so good! I'm freezing right now and this would totally hit the spot!
ReplyDeleteOh Ramona...what a great nuance of flavors you have going on in this beautiful cup of chocolate! What a perfect winter treat! And I LOVE your cups and saucers! Hope you are having a great start to the week! Stay warm! : )
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I just want to reach into that screen and grab a mug! HUGS!
ReplyDeleteOoh lovely. How decadent and delicious...hot choccie with real choccie instead of the powdered stuff.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures always leave me drooling. This would go down so easy right about now.
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