Guatemalan Hot Chocolate

• unsweetened chocolate↗2 ounces

  2 squares

• water↗2 tablespoons
• sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• cornstarch↗1 tablespoon
• coffee, freshly brewed↗2 cups
• cinnamon↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• vanilla extract↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• hot milk3 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Grate the chocolate into top part of a double boiler over boiling water. Add the water until a smooth paste is formed.

2. 2

   Mix sugar and cornstarch. Add to chocolate paste.

3. 3

   Gradually stir in the coffee. Beat until smooth. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Stir in cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and milk. Blend thoroughly.

5. 5

   Cook mixture for for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Before serving, beat with rotary beater until frothy.