The cinnamon cream that tops this cocoa is made the old-fashioned way—by shaking heavy cream, sugar, and cinnamon in a covered jar. If one child gets tired of shaking, pass it on to the next child. It's a group effort—and worth every minute of prep when you taste the delicious result that looks so fancy and tastes so good. Tip: Add a teensy pinch of salt to bring out the chocolate flavor.
What You’ll Need
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups milk
- 2/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- Pinch of salt
- Cinnamon sticks (optional)
What to Do
- To make the cinnamon cream, put the heavy cream, sugar, and cinnamon into a container. Cover tightly. Shake the container until the cream looks like whipped cream.
- Heat milk over low heat for 5 minutes. Add the chocolate chips and a pinch of cinnamon. Stir until the chocolate melts.
- Pour the cocoa into mugs and add a pinch of salt. Top with a dollop of cinnamon cream. Add a cinnamon stick, if desired, and stir.
