RECIPES

Dora’s Mexican Hot Chocolate

DORA THE EXPLORER

Spice up a snowy day with this delicious variation on the traditional drink. A chocolate bar, real vanilla bean, and cinnamon sticks make this hot cocoa recipe extra special.

10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

3 oz. chocolate bar (dark or bittersweet)
3 cups milk (skim milk is not recommended)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 vanilla bean (split down the center)
1 cinnamon stick
Pinch salt
6 cinnamon sticks, for serving
Miniature marshmallows, for serving

DIRECTIONS

Step 1 :To get started, break the chocolate bar into small pieces. (Parents should do this part because a sharp knife may be needed.) Let your child add the chocolate bar to a pan.

Step 2 :Help your child measure out the milk and cup of sugar. Add to the pan.

Step 3 :Use a plastic spoon to scrape the sticky seeds from the vanilla bean. Add to the pan, along with the cinnamon stick.

Step 4 :Add a pinch of salt and place the pan on the stove. Heat the ingredients under low heat, stirring constantly with a whisk to avoid burning, until chocolate is melted. Be careful not to burn the milk. (Parents should do this part.)

Step 5 :While you’re stirring, have your child add a cinnamon stick to each mug.

Step 6 :Carefully pour the chocolate mixture into each mug. Your child can add three or four miniature marshmallows to each mug before serving.

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