Cinnamon lends warming complexity to this comforting, creamy cold-weather drink. For a little pick-me-up, a splash of rum certainly wouldn't hurt.
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Recipe information
Total Time
20 minutes
Yield
Makes 2
Ingredients
4
⅛
2½
2
2
½
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Preparation
Step 1
Toast cinnamon sticks in a medium dry saucepan over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add salt and 2 cups milk and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and let steep 10 minutes.
Step 2
Whisk cornstarch and remaining ½ cup milk in a small bowl. Add to warm milk mixture and heat over medium. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until warmed through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and add chocolate and vanilla. Let sit until chocolate is melted, about 30 seconds, then stir to combine. Discard cinnamon sticks.
Step 3
Divide hot chocolate between mugs. Top with whipped cream and dust with ground cinnamon.