25 Days Of Christmas Fun: Day 20

I have never made real hot chocolate before. I always use the instant stuff. So here is a recipe I am going to try out.

Christmas Cocoa

A spoonful of marshmallow creme tops steaming homemade cocoa with rich chocolate flavor and a hint of spice.

Makes 6 servings (about 3/4 cup each)

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 cups milk
3/4 cup marshmallow creme

1. In 2-quart saucepan, heat sugar, cocoa, water, cinnamon and nutmeg over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 4 minutes, stirring constantly.

2. Stir in milk. Heat over low heat. Pour cocoa into 6 mugs. Top each with 2 tablespoons marshmallow creme.