Mexican Hot Cocoa Recipes

MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, mix cocoa and sugar; stir in water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. , Add cinnamon and cloves; stir in milk. Simmer 5 minutes (do not boil). Whisk in vanilla. Pour hot chocolate into mugs; top with whipped cream. Use cinnamon sticks for stirrers.

MEXICAN HOT COCOA

Steps:

• In a large kettle, combine water and cinnamon sticks. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until liquid turns light brown. Remove cinnamon sticks and discard. , In another bowl, combine the chocolate syrup, milks and vanilla; slowly stir into cinnamon water. Return mixture to a simmer just to heat through. Top servings with whipped cream, cinnamon and cinnamon sticks if desired.

MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• For stovetop: In a large pot over medium heat, whisk together milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and nutmeg. Add chocolate chips. Stir until chocolate is melted. Cover and turn heat to low for 5 minutes.
• For slow cooker: In a 4-quart slow cooker, whisk together milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and nutmeg. Add chocolate chips. Cover and cook on LOW setting for 2 to 3 hours, stirring every 15 to 20 minutes.
• Serve with a dusting of cocoa powder.

MEXICAN HOT COCOA

Steps:

• In a small heavy-duty saucepan; combine sugar, cocoa and cinnamon.
• Over medium heat, gradually stir in milk and stir constantly until hot, do not boil.
• Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Beat with a wire whisk until frothy and pour into cups. Serve immediately.

INSTANT MEXICAN STYLE HOT COCOA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir slowly to combine.
• Sift mixture into your storage container. DO NOT skip this step. Sifting helps mix the ingredients, aerate, and break up the clumps.
• Store in a sealed container and be sure to give it a good shake before you use any of the mix. You can adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to taste as needed.
• To use mix.
• Fill a mug about half full with the mix and then slowly top it off with hot water, stirring the whole time. Use more or less to taste.

MEXICAN HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• Directions for mix:.
• Mix all ingredients together well.
• Store in airtight container.
• Yield approximately 2 cups.
• Directions for beverage:.
• In saucepan on medium heat, combine 2 cups of milk or milk substitute. (I have used rice milk and almond milk).
• Add approximately 2 tablespoons of prepared cocoa mix, more or less to taste.
• Stir with whisk until warmed. Do not allow to burn.
• Stir almond extract into the warmed milk mixture just before serving.
• Add cinnamon stick for garnish if desired.
• Yield: 2 servings.

HOT MEXICAN SPICED COCOA

Steps:

• Mix first 4 items together, in a good sized mug.
• Add boiling water, stir till smooth.
• Heat milk for 3 minutes over LOW heat until hot.
• Stir the milk into the cocoa mixture until well mixed.
• Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
• Enjoy--.