Hot Spiced Milk
Comfortingly warm and flavorful, hot spiced milk is a classic beverage for any evening. With its creamy texture, simple ingredients, and no added sugar it’s a better alternative to hot cocoa in many ways. Pair it with fresh chocolate chip cookies or enjoy it as a standalone nightcap and experience its soothing effects for yourself.
- Prep Time: 1 Minute
- Cook Time: 9 Minutes
- Total Time: 10 Minutes
- Yield: 2 Cups 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stove & Oven
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 drops vanilla extract
- 1 pinch cinnamon
Instructions
- Warm milk in medium-sized saucepan over medium heat until foamy, about 9 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour milk into mugs and add 1 drop of vanilla extract to each mug.
- Sprinkle cinnamon on top and serve immediately.
Notes
- To boil or not to boil? – Milk has a habit of boiling over when you’re not looking. Keep an eye out for bubbles and feel free to serve even before it’s foamy.
- Milk Skin – As milk is heated its proteins and fat molecules undergo a chemical reaction that causes a solid skin to form on top; this skin is perfectly safe to eat albeit a little chewy. If you prefer, remove the skin with a spoon before serving.
Keywords: Hot Milk, Cinnamon, Vanilla