Description
A delightful homemade hot cocoa recipe that warms you up on a cold day.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbs sugar (more or less to taste)
- 2 cups milk of choice
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add ingredients to a medium or large saucepan and heat over medium heat, mixing or whisking until combined. Be sure to watch the milk carefully, as it can very quickly get too hot and over boil.
- Once it’s simmering and all the ingredients are combined, pour into a mug and add any optional marshmallows or whipped cream on top. Then, enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using whole milk or adding a splash of cream.
- Adjust the sweetness based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg