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Homemade Hot Cocoa

Making hot cocoa from scratch is a perfect winter treat--easy, extra tasty, and an all natural alternative to mixes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 5
Course: Drinks

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • Dash alt
  • 1/3 cup hot water
  • 4 cups skim milk or full fat or non-dairy milk if you prefer
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Miniature marshmallows or sweetened whipped cream optional

Instructions

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  1. Stir together sugar, cocoa and salt in medium saucepan, pressing out most of the cocoa lumps with the back of a spoon. (This helps it whisk together without lumps)
  2. Stir in water and cook over medium heat, stirring with a whisk, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil and whisk 2 minutes.
  3. Add milk; stirring periodically, and heat to serving temperature. Do not boil.
  4. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Pour into mugs and top with marshmallows or whipped cream, if desired.

Notes

  • MICROWAVE SINGLE SERVING: Combine 1 heaping teaspoon cocoa, 2 heaping teaspoons sugar and dash salt in microwave-safe cup or mug. Add 2 teaspoons cold milk; stir until smooth. Fill cup with milk. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until hot. Stir to blend; serve.