Creamy Hot Cocoa

Creamy Hot Cocoa

This hot chocolate recipe is creamy and delicious. Kids and adults love this homemade hot chocolate made with unsweetened cocoa, sugar, and milk.

Preparation Time
2 mins
Cooking Time
5 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Calories
310 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Combine sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a saucepan. Add boiling water and whisk until smooth. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Stir constantly to prevent scorching.
Step 2
Stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil. Remove from heat; add vanilla.
Step 3
Divide cocoa between 4 mugs. Add cream to each mug to cool cocoa to drinking temperature.
Creamy Hot Cocoa
Creamy Hot Cocoa
Creamy Hot Cocoa
Creamy Hot Cocoa

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup boiling water
  • 3 ½ cups milk
  • ½ cup half-and-half cream

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