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Baileys Hot Chocolate
This recipe uses real chocolate and a little cocoa powder for a well rounded chocolate flavor plus the delicious kick of Baileys Irish Cream.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
2
- 1+1/2 cup milk (whole, 2% or non dairy)
- 1/3 cup Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur
- 2+1/2 oz (70 grams) dark chocolate (or dark chocolate chips)
- 4 tsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp white sugar (adjust to taste)
- toppings such as marshmallows, whipped cream and chocolate sauce (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Chop the chocolate finely unless you’re using chocolate chips.
- 2
Heat the milk, chocolate, cocoa and sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat until hot and the chocolate has melted. Stir occasionally so that the chocolate doesn’t burn.
- 3
If necessary, whisk gently to dissolve the cocoa and completely blend the ingredients.
- 4
Add Baileys Irish Cream, stir to combine then turn off the heat.
- 5
Pour into heated mugs and add toppings as you wish.