MEXICAN COCOA

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The entire family will enjoy this festive drink," writes Patricia Nieh of Portola Valley, California. Cinnamon sticks give it a great flavor that kids will love.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 cups fat-free milk
3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
5 ounces 53% cacao dark baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional cinnamon sticks, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat milk and cinnamon sticks over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Discard cinnamon. Whisk in chocolate until smooth., Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Serve in mugs with additional cinnamon sticks if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.