Nutella Cinnamon Hot Cocoa and White Peppermint Hot Cocoa

Have you ever made your own hot chocolate?  I never have. But this recipe might convince me I should. I love hot chocolate, but I had no idea it could taste this GOOD.  I all ready have a weakness for Nutella and even more so for hot cocoa, but combining the two, I became completely smitten. This recipe was incredibly easy to make, but yet tasted simply divine.

I am usually one of those who add more than 1 packet or extra spoon fulls to make it more chocolaty, but I think the 1/4 cup of Nutella is rich enough, even for me.  You should give yourself a little treat and make this sometime while it is freezing outside!  Oh, I can't wait until I can make this again.
 
Nutella Cinnamon Hot Cocoa
1 cup whole milk (I only have 1% and it was still amazing)
1/4 to 1/3 cup Nutella (depending on how rich you like it)
Pinch Cinnamon
pinch Salt

In a small saucepan over medium, heat the milk until hot but not boiling.  Turn off the heat, keeping the pan on the hot burner.  Whisk in the Nutella, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until the Nutella is completely melted.  Garnish with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon if desired. 

If you are not a chocolate fan, then you should try this White Peppermint Hot Cocoa, it was equally delicious, I just prefer the milk chocolate version of hot chocolate.

White Peppermint Hot Cocoa
1 cup whole milk (1% is fine)
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 tsp peppermint extract

In a small saucepan over medium, heat the milk until hot but not boiling.  Turn off the burner and whisk in the white chips and peppermint extract.  Whisk until completely smooth.  Enjoy!

Recipe source: cooking express newspaper I got in the mail