Ingredients for Pepper's Spicy Cocoa
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup white sugar
- Brown Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Ginger
- Nutmeg
- Chili Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces hot milk (dairy or non-dairy) per serving
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How to Make Pepper's Spicy Cocoa
- In a large saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Gradually whisk in 2 cups of water until smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly (about 2-3 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon peppermint extract and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Let the mixture cool completely.
- Once cool, transfer the cocoa mix to an airtight container. To prepare a serving, add 2 tablespoons of the cocoa mix to 8 ounces of hot milk (dairy or non-dairy) and stir until smooth and creamy. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
55g
Fat
2g
Carbs
5g