MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE 
1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 c. boiling water
Dash of ground cloves or nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
3 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Whipped cream
Whole cinnamon sticks

Combine cocoa and sugar in small saucepan; stir in water. Bring to boil; reduce heat and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add cloves, cinnamon and milk. Simmer 5 minutes (do not boil). Whisk in vanilla. Pour hot chocolate into mugs; top with whipped cream. Use cinnamon sticks for stirrers. Yield: 4 (1 cup) servings.

 

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