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Hot Cocoa with Ancho Chiles and Spice

5.0

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The Product: Earthy-fruity spice powder with a mild kick.
The Payoff: Hot chocolate with complex, subtle flavor and an intriguing, gentle spiciness.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

3 cups low-fat milk
3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon natural unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon ground ancho chiles
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
3 cinnamon sticks, broken in half

Preparation

  1. Bring first 7 ingredients and pinch of salt to simmer in medium saucepan, whisking often. Add cinnamon sticks. Cover; remove from heat and let steep 5 minutes. Bring to simmer, whisking. Discard cinnamon.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 243 calories
10 g fat
3 g fiber
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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