Homemade Hot Chocolate with Baileys

On the first day of the monster snow storm of 2014, Eric and I went for a walk before the negative temperatures set in.  When we got back we wanted something yummy to warm us up so I found this amazing hot chocolate recipe and I added to it.  

If you want the original recipe, go here.

First, I had to scale it down because it was only Eric and I.  Second, I wanted it right then and there so I had to make it on the stove not the crockpot.  Oh, and I had to add Baileys to give us that extra warmth on the cold winter night.  I made it in my wonderful new lodge cast iron pot!

Oh, and it was easy! 

Then I added homemade whipped cream on top which was WAY easier than I ever expected with my beautiful pink Kitchen Aid. 

Here is my recipe

2 1/2 Cups Milk

1/4 Cup Cocoa Powder

1/4 Cup White Sugar

1/2 Cup Hot Water

4 shots of Bailey's (optional) 

1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream

1. In medium sauce pan heat up sugar, cocoa powder, and water over medium-low heat until it is smooth. 

2. Add milk and Bailey's and heat until it is the desired temperature. 

3. While it is heating, put heavy whipping cream in a bowl and mix it with a stand mixer or hand mixer until it is cream. 

4. Put in fun fancy mugs (ours are from our dear friend Lizzy) and enjoy!