Hazelnut Hot Chocolate
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Recipe type: Beverage
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Serves: 1 serving
 
Chopped chocolate whisked with cocoa powder, vanilla extract, hazelnut syrup, condensed milk, and milk in this deliciously creamy beverage. This hazelnut hot chocolate is comforting and perfect for cold winter days.
Ingredients
  • 2 oz semi sweet high quality chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons condensed milk
  • 1½ teaspoons hazelnut syrup, more to taste
  • ¾ - 1 cup milk
Directions:
  1. Chop up good quality semi sweet chocolate. Add the chopped chocolate to a stainless steel pot along with cocoa powder, condensed milk, vanilla extract, hazelnut syrup, and milk.
  2. Use a whisk to stir the hot chocolate over low to medium heat.
  3. Once all the ingredients are well incorporated and the chocolate has completely melted, remove the pot from heat. Pour the hot chocolate into a mug.
  4. Top the hot chocolate with whipped cream and favorite toppings.
  5. Serve the hazelnut hot chocolate warm.
Notes
*Add more hazelnut syrup for a stronger flavor
**Add more milk if the hot chocolate is too thick
Recipe by Cooking with a Wallflower at https://cookingwithawallflower.com/2016/12/19/hazelnut-hot-chocolate/