One of my favorite treats during the Holiday Season is Hot Chocolate! Considering I’m not a coffee drinker, it’s all about Hot Chocolate and Tea for me! Well I decided this year, I was going to bring a twist to Hot Chocolate! I created a Gingerbread Hot Chocolate! Here’s my latest recipe! Hope you enjoy! xoxo
Ingredients
4 Cups Whole Milk
2 Inches of Fresh Ginger, (peeled and sliced thin)
10 Whole Cloves
3–3 Inch Cinnamon Sticks
1/3 Cup Dark Brown Sugar
1 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
Marshmallows to garnish
1. Combine Sliced Ginger, Cloves and Cinnamon Sticks, wrap in a Cheese Cloth and tie, (almost like making a tea bag)
2. Put the Milk in a Large Saucepan, and add the Cheese Cloth filled with the Ginger, Cloves and Cinnamon Sticks and bring to a soft boil over medium heat
3. Once the Milk has reached a boil, (and you see foam around the edges of the pan) immediately turn off the heat.
4. Leaving the Spices in the Milk, cover the pan and allow to steep for at least 45 minutes
5. Take out the Cheese Cloth and once again put the Milk over medium heat stirring constantly
6. Next add the Dark Brown Sugar, and once the sugar has completely melted add the Chocolate Chips
7. The Chocolate Chips will take some time to melt, but continue to stir and when the chocolate has completely melted add the Vanilla Extract. Stir another 2-3 minutes
Serve immediately and Garnish with the Marshmallows. Makes 4 servings!