Hot Chocolate

Use a heavy pot when melting the chocolate, or it may burn.

3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, in pieces
1 T light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups low-fat (1%) or whole milk

Combine the chocolate, sugar, cinnamon and 1/2 cup of the milk in a small, heavy saucepan. Whisk constantly over medium-low heat to melt the chocolate until the mixture forms a smooth paste. Then slowly pour in the rest of the milk, whisking until warmed through.

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, or marshmallows, and/or an ounce of vanilla liqueur. Dress this up at the holidays by serving with candy canes as stirrers.

Serves 2