Honey-Bourbon Hot Chocolate

  Desserts

My husband and I like to enjoy this grown-up version of hot chocolate on a cold winter evening. It's even better made with honey-flavored bourbon if you can find that in your local store.

Honey-Bourbon Hot Chocolate

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TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Whipped cream and baking cocoa, optional

Instructions

  • 1. In a large saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Remove from heat; whisk in chocolate and honey until chocolate is completely melted. Return to heat; cook and stir until heated through.
  • 2. Remove from heat; stir in bourbon and vanilla. If desired, top with whipped cream; sprinkle with cocoa.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup (calculated without toppings): 376 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 106mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.

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