Homemade Hot Cocoa
There is nothing cozier than a warm mug of chocolaty goodness. This homemade hot cocoa is rich, creamy, and easy to make -- perfect for sipping alone or with cookies.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 292kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- ⅓ cup boiling water
- 3 ½ cups milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup half and half
Instructions
- Whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder and salt in a medium saucepan. (I use a pourable stainless steel saucepan.) Stir in the boiling water, and whisk until sugar is dissolved. Turn on heat to medium high and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes, constantly stirring.
- Pour in the milk and heat over medium heat until temperature reaches 180°F, stirring occasionally. Do not allow the mixture to come to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla.
- Divide half and half evenly among four 10 to 12-ounce mugs. Pour hot cocoa into each mug. (The cream helps the cocoa to cool to drinking temperature.)
Notes
- Serve topped with marshmallows, or whipped cream and sprinkles. Or, it’s equally enjoyable with no toppings. And always best with cookies.
- Nutrition information is an estimate only.
- Use oat, soy, or almond milk for non-dairy options.
- Optimal temperature to drink hot cocoa is 130°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 6oz. | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 479mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 512IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 303mg | Iron: 1mg
