Alcoholic Hot Chocolate Recipe

• Level: Easy
• Yields: 2 servings
• Nutritional Information per Serving (1 of 2 servings): Calories 514, Total Fat 29 g, Saturated Fat 17 g, Carbohydrates 43 g, Dietary Fiber 6 g, Sugar 32 g, Protein 12 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 116 mg
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes

• 2 cups of milk
• 3 1/2 ounces of premium dark chocolate (bittersweet or semisweet according to preference)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 teaspoons of honey
• 1 teaspoon of brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons of dark rum, or according to taste

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1. Pour the milk into a saucepan. Break the chocolate into chunks and add to the milk along with the cinnamon stick, honey, and brown sugar. Warm gently over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate melts into velvety perfectioninspire your senses with this aromatic bliss.
2. Stir in the vanilla extract with a small whisk for smoothness. Add a spoonful of rum, taste, and adjust to your liking for that warm, indulgent kick. Sweeten further if desired. Remove the cinnamon stick and pour into two cozy cappuccino or caf au lait cups. Savor the magic of this quick, heartwarming treat!

Recipe courtesy of Nigella Lawson (Copyright 2004, Feast, Hyperion, All Rights Reserved)