Mexican Hot Chocolate

This Mexican Hot Chocolate is creamy with warm spices and so perfect to enjoy on a chilly winter evening.

Course Beverage

Cuisine American, Mexican

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 199

Author Kim

3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon The Watkins Co. ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon The Watkins Co. cloves
4 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon The Watkins Co. vanilla extract
Optional garnish: whipped cream, nutmeg, marshmallows, crushed peppermint and/or chocolate chips

Combine all ingredients (except milk and vanilla) in a medium pot over medium heat and cook for about 3-4 minutes.
Add milk and let it get hot, but don't bring it to a boil.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Laddle into mugs and serve with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Feel free to add a couple of dashes of chili powder or ground cayenne to the mix, if you want a little extra kick to your hot chocolate.