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Irish Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:

1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. cold water
2 1/4 c. milk
3/4 c. half & half
1/2 c. Irish Cream liqueur
Whipped cream & shaved bittersweet chocolate

Method:

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla, water & a pinch of salt. Heat mixture over low heat, whisking, until the cocoa powder is dissolved & mixture is a smooth paste. Gradually add the milk & half & half, both scalded & simmer, whisking for 2 minutes. Stir in Irish Cream. For a frothy result, in a blender, blend the hot chocolate in batches. Divide among mugs & top with whipped cream & shaved chocolate.