Hot Chocolate with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

• 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 6 cups (48 ounces) whole milk
• 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 1/2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped into small pieces

1. To prepare the whipped cream, put the cream in a large mixing bowl.
2. Using a whisk or an electric mixer, whip the cream until it begins to stiffen.
3. In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon together and add to the cream.
4. Continue whipping until soft peaks form.
5. If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate up to 3 hours ahead of time.
6. To prepare the hot chocolate: In a large saucepan, combine the milk, cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is hot, about 5 minutes.
7. Add the chocolate and cook, stirring constantly, until it has melted completely.
8. Remove from the heat and pour into large cups.
9. Top with cinnamon whipped cream and serve at once.

cold heavy whipping cream, sugar, ground cinnamon, milk, cocoa powder, confectioners sugar, vanilla, semisweet chocolate

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/hot-chocolate-with-cinnamon-whipped-cream (may not work)