Hot Chocolate with Coffee and Hazelnut Liqueurs

• 3/4 cup chilled whipping cream
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 1/2 cups whole milk
• 12 tablespoons Kahlua or other coffee liqueur
• 12 tablespoons Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur)
• Grated semisweet chocolate

1. Beat cream in medium bowl until peaks form.
2. (Whipped cream can be made 4 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate.)
3. Whisk sugar, cocoa powder, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in heavy medium saucepan to blend.
4. Gradually add 1/2 cup water, whisking until mixture is smooth.
5. Bring mixture to simmer over medium-low heat, whisking constantly.
6. Simmer 1 minute.
7. Gradually whisk in milk and return to simmer.
8. Divide hot chocolate among 6 mugs.
9. Stir 2 tablespoons of each liqueur into each mug.
10. Top each with dollop of whipped cream, then sprinkle with grated chocolate.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/hot-chocolate-with-coffee-and-hazelnut-liqueurs-201224 (may not work)