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5-Min Mexican Hot Chocolate & Gingerbread

Frothy cinnamon-spiced hot chocolate made with real Mexican chocolate tablets, topped with whipped cream and served alongside a gingerbread cookie. Ready in under 5 minutes.

Total time
5 min
Servings
2
Calories
320
Protein
6g
5-Min Mexican Hot Chocolate & Gingerbread
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pour milk into a microwave-safe mug or small bowl. Microwave for 2 minutes until steaming.

  2. Step 2

    Break Mexican chocolate tablet into chunks. Add to hot milk with cinnamon and vanilla.

  3. Step 3

    Whisk vigorously for 30 seconds until chocolate dissolves and mixture becomes frothy on top.

  4. Step 4

    In a separate small bowl, whip heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form, about 1 minute.

  5. Step 5

    Pour hot chocolate into serving mugs. Top with whipped cream.

  6. Step 6

    Serve immediately with gingerbread cookie on the side for dipping.

Tools you’ll need

  • microwave-safe mug or bowl
  • whisk
  • small bowl
  • electric mixer or whisk (optional for whipped cream)

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