GROWN-UP HOT CHOCOLATE

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Provided by Manami

Categories Beverages

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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4 ounces ghirardelli bittersweet chocolate chips (60% cacao)
1 cup half-and-half
Cointreau liqueur or peppermint schnapps, to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup whipped cream
girardelli unsweetened cocoa (opional for garnish)

Steps:

In saucepan over low heat, bring chocolate chips and half-and-half to simmer, whisking constantly.
Simmer 1 min or until mixture thickens slightly.
Remove from heat; whisk in liqueur & vanilla.
Pour into four 1/2 cup demitasse cups or coffee cups (yield will be less in regular cups).
Top each serving with 2 tablespoons whipped cream; dust wih Ghirardelli unsweetened cocoa, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 28.1, Sodium 41.5, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 1.1, Protein 5.7