Mexican Style Cocoa

Mexican Style Cocoa

Courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board 3 Servings • 5 Min. Prep Time • 4 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. cocoa
pinch of salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
2 1/4 c. chocolate milk
1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2-3 cinnamon sticks, optional
whipped cream, optional

Directions:

1. Mix the sugar, cocoa, salt and cinnamon in a microwavable bowl. Whisk in the chocolate milk. Microwave on high until thoroughly heated, about 4 min. Stir several times as the mixture heats. Add vanilla and stir. Pour into mugs, using the cinnamon sticks as stirrers. Top with dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

*Alternatively, place the dry ingredients in a sauce pan and add the milk. Warm on stovetop until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat and add vanilla.