cinnamon and cocoa

cinnamon and cocoa

Drinks

A comforting drink with sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for a cold winter evening.

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This warm drink is perfect for warming up on cold days. It combines the sweetness of cocoa with spicy spices for a unique flavor.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time5 min
  • Cook time10 min
  • Total15 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodstove
  • Estimated cost$1.84 $0.92 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

2 people
  • $1.21
  • $0.03
  • $0.02
  • $0.08
  • $0.50

Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Heat the milk with the sugar.
  2. Prepare the cocoa by mixing it with a small amount of cold water, then add the spices, chili pepper, and vanilla (the vanilla pod should be cut in half lengthwise, and the black seeds removed). ≈ 3 min
  3. Pour the chocolate mixture into the warm milk and mix thoroughly. ≈ 4 min
  4. Remove from the fire. ≈ 3 min
  5. Serve immediately. ≈ 2 min

The bill

cinnamon and cocoa

  • 2 tablespoons of unsweetened, dark cocoa powder$1.21
  • 2-3 tablespoons of brown sugar$0.03
  • a pinch of cinnamon$0.02
  • a pinch of ginger$0.08
  • 2 cups of milk$0.50

Total$1.84

that's $0.92 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of unsweetened, dark cocoa powder
  • 2-3 tablespoons of brown sugar
  • a pinch of cinnamon
  • a pinch of ginger
  • Chili powder (amount “by the spoon”)
  • half a vanilla bean
  • 2 cups of milk

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