Rich and aromatic this hot chocolate recipe is elevated with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and star anise, creating a cozy and indulgent treat. Enjoy this holiday season or whenever you fancy a nice refreshing cup of hot chocolate with the family. Prep Time: 5 min Cooking Time: 10 min Total Time:a 15 min Servings: 2 Ingredients 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 cinnamon stick 2 star anise 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 ounces chopped dark chocolate (about 1/3 cup) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Whipped cream or marshmallows, for topping Directions 1. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and cocoa powder. Stir well to combine. 2. Add cinnamon stick, star anise, and ground nutmeg.Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the milk is warm but not boiling. Allow the spices to infuse. 3. Reduce the heat to low and add the chopped dark chocolate. Stir constantly until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth. 4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. 5. Strain the hot chocolate to remove the cinnamon stick and star anise. 6. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream to enjoy. And there you have it—a warm, cozy cup of spiced hot chocolate that’s perfect for any chilly day. If you enjoyed this recipe, be sure to check out our online spice shop for the cinnamon, star anise and other spices. They’re the secret to bringing out those rich, aromatic flavors that make this drink so special.










