Aztec Hot Chocolate Recipe

Ingredients

• {'name': 'whole milk', 'quantity': 4, 'unit': 'cups'}
• {'name': 'dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), finely chopped', 'quantity': 4, 'unit': 'ounces'}
• {'name': 'unsweetened cocoa powder', 'quantity': 2, 'unit': 'tablespoons'}
• {'name': 'granulated sugar (or adjust to taste)', 'quantity': 2, 'unit': 'tablespoons'}
• {'name': 'pure vanilla extract', 'quantity': 1, 'unit': 'teaspoon'}
• {'name': 'ground cinnamon', 'quantity': 1, 'unit': 'teaspoon'}
• {'name': 'ground ancho chili powder (or cayenne for more heat)', 'quantity': 0.25, 'unit': 'teaspoon'}
• {'name': 'pinch of salt', 'quantity': 1, 'unit': 'pinch'}
• {'name': 'whipped cream or marshmallows (optional, for garnish)', 'quantity': 0, 'unit': ''}
• {'name': 'ground cinnamon or chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)', 'quantity': 0, 'unit': ''}