Perfect Hot Cocoa

This Perfect Hot Cocoa Recipe is a great way to share some love this winter! With just a few basic ingredients you can have a sweet cup of perfect hot chocolate ready in minutes!

Course Drink Recipes

Cuisine American

Keyword chocolate, cocoa, drink, hot chocolate, non alcoholic, whipped cream

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 300kcal

Author Jesseca

Equipment

Ingredients

2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
pinch salt
1/3 cup hot water
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup half and half or cream

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and hot water until smooth.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Stir occasionally.
Slowly pour in the milk while stirring to combine. Continue heating until the milk is warmed through, but don’t let it boil.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla and cream.
Pour the hot chocolate into 4 cups. Top with marshmallows or whipped cream, if you like, and enjoy!

Notes

You can use half and half, heavy cream, or whole milk added at the end. All of these help to cool the temperature while adding a wonderful creaminess to the drink.

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