Mexican Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 (1-ounce) unsweetened chocolate baking squares
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Dash of salt
• 2 cups milk
• Miniature marshmallows (optional)

Preparation

1. Stir together first 6 ingredients in a 3 1/2-quart saucepan over medium-low heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
2. Cook, stirring constantly, just until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, stirring constantly, 4 minutes.
3. Stir in milk, and cook until thoroughly heated. Whisk mixture until foamy.
4. Pour into mugs; top with miniature marshmallows, if desired.