SOUTHWESTERN FIESTA HOT CHOCOLATE

1/2 cup cocoa
1 tablespoon flour -- unbleached
1/4 cup dark brown sugar -- packed
4 cups milk
3 cloves -- whole
1 cinnamon sticks -- broken
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
whipped cream
4 cinnamon sticks

Mix cocoa and flour in 2-quart saucepan.
Stir in brown sugar, milk,
cloves, and 1 stick cinnamon.
Heat just to boiling over medium heat,
stirring constantly;
reduce heat.
Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes
(DO NOT boil).
Remove from heat;
remove cloves and cinnamon.
Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla.
Beat with wire whisk
or hand mixer until foamy.
Pour into 4 cups or mugs.
Serve with whipped cream and cinnamon sticks.

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