Italian Hot Cocoa

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serves/makes:

ready in:
under 30 minutes

ingredients

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch or arrowroot
1 cup water
1 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
OR
1/2 teaspoon Kahlua or Grand Marnier, optional
ground nutmeg or cinnamon
whipped cream or marshmallows

directions

In a medium, heavy saucepan, stir together the unsweetened cocoa, sugar and cornstarch or arrowroot. Thoroughly stir in 1/2 cup of the water and set over low heat. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup water and the milk. Cook, stirring, over medium-low heat until the mixture is thick enough to coat a spoon, about 10 minutes.

If desired, stir in the vanilla, Kahlua or Grand Marnier. Top each serving with ground nutmeg or cinnamon and whipped cream or marshmallows.

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dancersrecipes

nutrition data

130 calories, 4 grams fat, 26 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in sodium.

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