Description
Learn how to make a creamy, rich hot cocoa recipe at home with simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions. Discover fun variations and topping ideas!
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream (optional topping)
- Mini marshmallows (optional topping)
- Chocolate shavings (optional topping)
- Cinnamon or peppermint (optional for flavor variations)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat 2 cups of milk over medium heat.
- Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 2 tbsp sugar, and a pinch of salt to the milk. Whisk until the mixture is smooth.
- Stir in 1/4 tsp vanilla extract.
- Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and pour into a mug.
- Top with whipped cream, mini marshmallows, chocolate shavings, or your favorite topping.
- Optional: Add a dash of cinnamon or peppermint for flavor variations.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your preference.
- For a dairy-free option, use almond milk, oat milk, or any preferred plant-based milk.
- For a richer cocoa, use whole milk or cream instead of lower-fat milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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