Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
You can never have too many beverage recipes, so give Gingerbread Hot Chocolate a try. This recipe makes 5 servings with 447 calories, 9g of protein, and 24g of fat each. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. If you have garnish: marshmallows, vanillan extract, ginger, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Christmas. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 11 minutes.

Instructions

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Combine first 3 ingredients in an 8- x 10-inch piece of cheesecloth; pull edges together, and tie to secure.
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Heat milk and spice bundle in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Bring just to a simmer.
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Remove from heat, cover, and steep 30 minutes.
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Remove spice bundle from milk.
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Heat milk mixture over medium-low heat until hot.
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Add brown sugar; cook, stirring constantly, until sugar melts.
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Add chocolate, stirring until chocolate melts. Stir in vanilla.
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Serve warm; garnish, if desired.
DifficultyEasy
Ready In11 m.
Servings5
Health Score6
Dish TypesSide Dish
OccasionsChristmas
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