Spiced Cinnamon Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream

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A cozy hot chocolate enriched with warming cinnamon and topped with fluffy whipped cream for a comforting winter treat. This recipe, ready in about 13 minutes, brings together whole milk, bittersweet chocolate chips, ground cinnamon for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 2, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 8 min Serves 2 Cocktails cuisine 290 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, pour 2 cups whole milk and heat over medium-low heat until warm, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent skin from forming.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 oz bittersweet chocolate chips and 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon to the warm milk. Whisk continuously for 3-4 minutes until the chocolate fully melts and the mixture thickens slightly, emitting a rich aroma.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat and stir in 0.5 tsp vanilla extract. In a chilled bowl, whip 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream with 1 tbsp powdered sugar until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Pour hot chocolate into mugs, top each with a generous dollop of the whipped cream, sprinkle a pinch of ground nutmeg, and garnish with 1 cinnamon stick. Serve immediately to enjoy the spiced warmth.

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