Homestyle Hot Cocoa

Homestyle Hot Cocoa

It's nice to know how to make a creamy homestyle hot chocolate from scratch, a delicious and comforting drink after outdoor activities in cold weather.

Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Calories
332 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan; stir in boiling water. Whisk until sugar is dissolved.
Step 2
Bring cocoa mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes; stir milk and 1/2 cup half-and-half into water mixture. Cook and stir just until hot, about 2 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in remaining half-and-half and vanilla extract.
Step 3
Divide cocoa into mugs, top with marshmallows, and serve.
Homestyle Hot Cocoa
Homestyle Hot Cocoa
Homestyle Hot Cocoa
Homestyle Hot Cocoa

Ingredients

  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 cups milk
  • 8 large marshmallows
  • 1 cup half-and-half, divided
  • 0.5 cup white sugar
  • 0.33333334326744 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.75 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.125 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.33333334326744 cup boiling water

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