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Cinnamon Hot Chocolate

by Laura Fuentes

October 20, 2022
updated Jul 10, 2023
5 from 9 votes
Pour yourself a treat with this cinnamon hot chocolate! It has a delicious holiday spice flavor and is so easy to make.
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Have you ever tried cinnamon hot chocolate? If not, you are in for a treat; this delicious combination of cocoa and cinnamon spice tastes like heaven in a mug. 

It’s incredibly simple and a fantastic idea for holiday gatherings or hot chocolate boards.

large mug of hot chocolate with whipped cream and cinnamon on top

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make a cup of cinnamon hot cocoa: 

  • Unsweetened cocoa powder: we’re talking Hershey’s cocoa powder; try not to use Dutch-processed cocoa. 
  • Cinnamon: always use what you have in the pantry, but the best option is ground Ceylon cinnamon. 
  • Granulated sugar: regular white or brown sugar. 
  • Hot water: helps melt the cocoa powder and sugar. 
  • Salt: elevates the flavors of cocoa, sugar, and cinnamon. 
  • Milk: your favorite dairy or non-dairy. *I recommend using full-fat or oat milk for the best consistency and flavor. 
  • Vanilla extract: an ingredient that makes hot cocoa taste better! 

How to Make Hot Chocolate with Cinnamon

Grab a large saucepan, and let’s make this drinkable treat! 

  1. Make the base
    Combine the cocoa powder, cinnamon, sugar, water, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer. 
  2. Add the milk
    Reduce the heat and stir in the milk, making sure it doesn’t boil. Remove from heat, and stir in the vanilla. 
  3. Pour yourself a cup
    Transfer this delicious elixir into mugs and top with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon. 

Recipe Variations

Here are a few ways you can add to the already delicious flavor: 

Make it spicy! 
For a Mexican hot chocolate variation, add ⅛th teaspoon of Cayenne pepper along with the cinnamon. It certainly kicks the flavor up a notch. 

Make it sweeter
Caramel sauce blends beautifully with cocoa and cinnamon. Drizzle a tablespoon or two of sauce directly into the saucepan and whisk it in with the rest of the ingredients.  

closeup of a teal mug of hot cocoa with whipped cream, and a cinnamon stick

Best Toppings for Cinnamon Hot Chocolate

With cinnamon in the mix, you’ll want to top your cocoa with items that complement the flavors, not mask them. Below are a few ideas you could set out for your family or guests to select from: 

  • Whipped cream- a given!
  • Homemade marshmallows or storebought
  • Chocolate shavings or sprinkles
  • White chocolate shavings
  • Caramel sauce
  • Chocolate sauce
  • Biscoff cookies- for dipping. 

Cinnamon Hot Chocolate

Laura Fuentes
5 from 9 votes
Pour yourself a treat with this cinnamon hot chocolate! It has a delicious holiday spice flavor and is so easy to make.
Servings: 4
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup hot water
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups milk, dairy or non-dairy
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the cocoa powder, cinnamon, sugar, water, and salt over medium heat.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat, and stir in the milk, do not boil.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Pour into mugs and serve immediately.

Equipment

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purple yeti mug
Hot cocoa for hours!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cupCalories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 9gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 176mgPotassium: 495mgFiber: 2gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 501IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 336mgIron: 1mg
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