Have you ever made a mug of hot chocolate, but it tasted too bland for your liking? Well, this recipe is here to help your bored taste buds!
You will need:
• 1 milk chocolate Swiss Miss powder packet
• 1 tsp. brown sugar
• ½ tbsp. heavy whipping cream
• ½ tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 c. milk (can be any kind)
• ¼ tsp. cinnamon
• Jet-Puffed mini marshmallows (optional
Directions:
1. Mix ingredients in any order, but the liquids must come first
2. Microwave for 1-1½ minutes, depending on desired temperature
3. After microwaving, mix again until it appears blended completely
4. Enjoy!
Hot chocolate is great for Christmastime, or a cold day. This sweet treat can be dated back to the times of when the Mexican tribes Aztec and the Mayans existed. It was used as an energy drink, but it was more bitter and had spices that would give it a kick. It could also be used for things like liver and stomach diseases. The original name for hot chocolate was chocolatl. Did you know that Hot Chocolate increases blood flow, because of the flavonoids in it? National Hot Chocolate Day is January 31. This recipe can be paired with the How to Make Pancakes recipe for a sweet breakfast, or pair it with The Newspaper Mystery for cozy reading time.