Hot Cocoa with Cinnamon

It is COLD out there! So cold that I will not be going out at lunch, walking the dog, or getting into a car that has not warmed up for at least ten minutes. So cold that just thinking about it is making my hands and feet freeze. Where's my sweater? Could someone turn the heat up? 

One thing I love on days like today, is a cup of hot cocoa with cinnamon. I could put cinnamon in all my hot beverages. Did you know that consuming cinnamon generates warmth in the system and is useful for people who have cold feet and  hands? I think I need some.


Here is a quick recipe: 

Cocoa with Cinnamon

1 tablespoon of cocoa powder

1 - 2 tablespoons of sugar (depending on desired sweetness)

1 cup and 1 tablespoon cold milk

1 cinnamon stick

In a mug, mix cocoa powder with sugar, and about 1 tbsp of cold milk until it is like a paste. Set aside. In a saucepan, pour in remainder of the milk and add the cinnamon stick then bring to a boil (or until hot for those that have kids). Pour into mug and mix well. Top with whip cream and a sprinkle of shaved chocolate on top. 


* My kids love to stir it with a candy cane if we have some. Tastes great!