Sharon's Seriously Toasty Texas Hot Chocolate

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   In the top of a double boiler melt the chocolate.

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   In a separate heavy saucepan, heat the milk and cream on low until hot (don't let it bubble).

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   Once hot, add 3 tablespoons of this milk and cream to the melted chocolate and mix well.

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   Blend in the rest of the hot milk/cream mixture, and add sugar and cinnamon.

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   Combine the eggs and vanilla, and beat together in a bowl.

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   Add a tablespoon of the chocolate mixture to the eggs and beat well.

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   Slowly stir the entire egg mixture into the chocolate mixture.

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   Whisk the hot chocolate briskly in the double boiler for three minutes.

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   While waiting, pour white chocolate liqueur or creme de cacao in mugs.

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    For a peppermint flavor, add the schnapps.

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    Add hot chocolate mixture.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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