Spicy Hot Cocoa

4.86 from 7 votes

This spicy hot cocoa is rich and warm with a slight kick from cayenne pepper and cinnamon to heat you up inside and out, no matter how cold it is outside!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Total Cost: $0.34 recipe / $0.34 serving

Servings:

Calories: 225.8kcal

Author: Beth Moncel

Ingredients

1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder $0.04
1 Tbsp brown sugar $0.02
1/4 tsp cinnamon $0.02
1/16 tsp cayenne pepper $0.01
8 oz milk (2% fat or higher) $0.25

Instructions

In a small bowl, stir together the cocoa powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne.
Heat the milk until hot, but not boiling. (Heat in a small sauce pan over medium-low, whisking often, or microwave for about 1.5 – 2 minutes).
Once the milk is hot, whisk in the cocoa and spices. Drink. Be happy.

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