Hot Cocoa
A classic comfort drink perfect for chilly days, homemade hot cocoa brings warmth and coziness with rich chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1–2 tablespoons sugar (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Marshmallows (for topping)
Instructions
- Heat 2 cups of milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Whisk in 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and 1-2 tablespoons of sugar until fully dissolved.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Pour into mugs and top with marshmallows or whipped cream.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use whole milk or try adding a pinch of salt to enhance the chocolate flavor. Experiment with flavors like peppermint for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: hot cocoa, chocolate drink, homemade drink
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