Time to huddle in front of the fire with a good book, a quilt, and a cup of grown up hot chocolate, Chai Hot Chocolate. I think you’ll like this; it’s familiar but different, and it’s lighter than regular hot chocolate. A hot chocolate for grown ups!

I don’t think Harry Potter ever had Chai Hot Chocolate, too preoccupied with tea, Butterbeer, and Voldyshorts—okay, just fact checked myself, and this recipe debuted 3 years after the first Harry Potter book was released in the US, so I guess there was no chance.

So why am I posting this picture? Because it’s cute, and it’s Abby!

This recipe is from Better Homes and Gardens annual Christmas Cookies publication from the year 2000.

Chai Hot Chocolate for Two

INGREDIENTS

• 1 English tea bag
• ½ cup hot water
• 3 T. sugar
• 2 T. cocoa powder
• 2 c. milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp. ground nutmeg
• Optional—whipped cream for serving

DIRECTIONS

1. Place tea bag in a small saucepan, pour boiling water over it, cover, and let stand for 3-5 minutes.
2. Stir in sugar and cocoa powder and bring the mixture to a boil.
3. Add milk, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg and stir to blend.
4. Heat to about 150°—do not boil!
5. Pour into 2 or 3 cups. Top with a bit of whipped cream, if desired.

Sit down, relax, and enjoy! Here’s hoping you’re fully enjoying your winter weekend!