Irish Hot Chocolate

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Home made hot chocolate is comfort food at its best, especially in the winter time. Although, i have been known to serve this up around a campfire on the 4th of july and it tasted just fine. This is an old gourmet recipe.

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Steps

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In a large heavy saucepan combine the cocoa powder , sugar , vanilla , water and a dash of salt.

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Heat mixture over low heat , whisking , until the cocoa powder is dissolved and the mixture is a smooth paste.

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Gradually add the milk and half&half and simmer whisking for 2 minutes.

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Stir in baileys.

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Divide hot chocolate into warmed mugs and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

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Ingredients

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unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla, water, milk, half-and-half cream, irish cream, whipped cream, bittersweet chocolate