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Make this wonderful, aromatic hot chocolate beverage that is spiced with cinnamon. You'll understand why Mexico is famous for their chocolate recipes.

Mexican Hot Chocolate Beverage - Champurrado

12 cups water, divided use
3 cinnamon sticks
1 1/2 cups masa harina (Mexican corn masa mix)
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar or 2 large piloncillo cones, (mexican brown sugar)
1 ounce NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Unsweetened Chocolate Baking Bars
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1. Combine 8 cups water and cinnamon in large saucepan. Bring to a boil.
2. Place remaining water and flour in blender container; cover. Blend until smooth. Pour mixture through fine mesh sieve into cinnamon-water mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring constantly with wire whisk, for 6 to 7 minutes or until mixture is thickened.
3. Stir in sugar, chocolate and vanilla extract. Cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes or until chocolate is melted and flavors are blended.

Makes 12 servings.

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