Hot Cocoa Recipe

One of winter's warmest treats is homemade hot chocolate! This warm, sweet treat is quick and easy to make, so put down the pre-packed hot cocoa packets and snag the ingredients below from your local market! 


Ingredients:

  • Cocoa Powder
  • Sugar
  • Chocolate Chips
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Milk
  • Garnishes of your choice
    • Marshmallows
    • Shaved Chocolate 
    • Whipped Cream
    • Caramel Sauce
    • Chocolate Sauce
    • Crush Peppermint

What You’ll Need:

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Stove

Directions:

*Please note everyone has a preference as to how they like their hot cocoa. Stir in as little or as much of the ingredients to create your own, perfect recipe. 

  1. Pour the milk of your choice into a saucepan. Heat over low-medium heat. For an extra rich hot chocolate, use half and half.
  2. Once warm, mix in cocoa powder and sugar.
  3. Next, add some chocolate chips and whisk until the chocolate has melted. For a less sweet hot cocoa, use dark chocolate chips.
  4. Lastly, splash a touch of vanilla extract.
  5. Carefully taste test the hot cocoa. If it tastes just the way you want it, serve the hot cocoa in a heat safe mug. Top with your favorite garnishes!
December 10, 2021 by McKayla Torres
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