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homemade Hot Cocoa

Easy Homemade Hot Cocoa Recipe for Two

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  • Author: Jamie Sanders
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4
  • Total Time: 7 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: drinks
  • Method: stovetop

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/8 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup water hot
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups milk

optional add-ins:

  • marshmallows
  • chocolate syrup

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, mix sugar, cocoa and salt in together and stir in water. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes and the chocolate is silky smooth.
  2. Add milk to the saucepan and stir the hot cocoa together until hot. Do Not Boil.
  3. Remove hot cocoa from heat and stir in vanilla.
  4. Top with optional hot cocoa toppings and enjoy

Notes

Nutrition info calculated using whole milk and no add-ins.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
  • Calories: 286
  • Fat: 9
  • Carbohydrates: 47
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 9