Ingredients:
12 cups water, divided
3 cinnamon sticks
1 1/2 cups masa harina flour
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed or 2 (6 ounce) piloncillo cones
1 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate
2 teaspoons vanilla
Directions:
In a large saucepan, combine 8 cups of the water and cinnamon; bring to a boil.
Place the remaining water and masa harina in a blender; cover and blend until smooth.
Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into the cinnamon-water mixture.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low; cook, stirring constantly with wire whisk for 6 to 7 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in sugar, chocolate and vanilla extract.
Cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes or until chocolate is melted and flavors well blended.
Servings: 12
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 30 min.