What is sweet, soft, and smooth all at the same time?

White hot chocolate with a twist of cinnamon! What a wonderful way to start off the holidays then with those wonderful recipes that remind us of the great smells and flavors of the holidays?

I added whip cream and a dash of coco powder on top and stuck another cinnamon stick in the side. Adds more flavor as your drinking it. It was heavenly! If you'd like to try it too here is the recipe.

ingredients

• 3 cups half-and-half or light cream*
• 3/4 cup vanilla-flavor baking pieces or vanilla-flavor candy coating, chopped
• 3 inches stick cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• Slivers of vanilla-flavor candy coating (optional)
• Ground cinnamon (optional)

directions

1. Combine 1/4 cup of the half-and-half or light cream, vanilla baking pieces or chopped candy coating, stick cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium saucepan; whisk over low heat until vanilla baking pieces or candy is melted. Remove stick cinnamon.

2. Add remaining half-and-half or light cream. Whisk until heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and almond extract. Serve warm in cups or mugs; top with slivers of vanilla-flavor candy coating and sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired. Makes 5 (6-ounce) servings.