Description
A rich and creamy homemade hot cocoa perfect for cold days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup hot water
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whipped cream (for serving)
- mini marshmallows (for serving)
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Pour in the hot water and stir well with a whisk until the mixture is smooth. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring constantly.
- Stir in the milk and heat until the hot cocoa is hot but not boiling. Remove from heat.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sugar to your taste.
- This recipe can be doubled for a larger gathering.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg