posted by Maryann 08-11-98 7:34 AM
White Hot Chocolate
3 cups half-and-half or light cream
2/3 cup vanilla-flavor baking pieces or vanilla-flavor candy coating, chopped
3 inches stick cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Ground cinnamon (optional)
Combine 1/4 cup of the half-and-half or light cream, vanilla-flavor pieces or vanilla-flavor coating, stick cinnamon and nutmeg in a medium saucepan. Whisk over low heat until vanilla-flavor pieces or coating are melted. Remove stick cinnamon.
Add the remaining half-and-half or cream. Whisk until heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and almond extract.
Serve warm in mugs. Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired. Makes 5 (6-ounce) servings.