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Baileys Boozy Hot Cocoa

Baileys hot cocoa is made on the stovetop with whole milk, cocoa powder, sugar, and melted semisweet chocolate. Stir in Baileys Irish Cream for a smooth, creamy mug with a rich chocolate flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 510
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.125 tsp kosher salt
  • 4 oz semisweet chocolate finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup Baileys Irish Cream

Equipment

  • 1 3-quart saucepan

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the milk, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, until steaming and smooth; do not let it boil.
  2. Add the chopped chocolate and whisk for 1 to 2 minutes, until melted and smooth, then remove the saucepan from the heat.
  3. Stir in the Baileys and serve hot.

Notes

For the smoothest cocoa, keep the milk mixture below a boil. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days and reheat gently; freezing is not recommended. For a dairy-free variation, use dairy-free milk, chocolate, and Irish cream.