This homemade hot chocolate without a hot chocolate mix will quickly become your favorite for a Fall party or Halloween hot cocoa bars or just a winter afternoon drink treat!WE'VE INCLUDE LOTS OF HOT COCOA TIPS IN OUR POST. BE SURE TO SCROLL UP TO READ THEM ALL!
Prep Time3 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Total Time8 minutesmins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 242kcal
Author: LittleCooksReadingBooks.com
Ingredients
1/3cupunsweetened cocoa powder
1/2cupwhite sugar
1pinchsalt
1/3cupboiling water
3 1/2cupsmilk
3/4teaspoonvanilla extract
Whipped creamoptional
Marshmallowsoptional
Instructions
Combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan.
Add in the boiling water.
Bring to slow boil, stirring constantly.
Simmer mixture, while stirring, for about 2 minutes.
Stir in the milk and heat until very hot, being careful not to boil or scorch.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
Divide between 4 cups and top with whipped cream or marshmallows (or other toppings).
Notes
TIPS:If you like a sweeter hot chocolate, add another 1/4 cup sugar while cooking.You can also substitute whole milk for almond milk, etc. (or just use water).This recipe is easy to double or triple for a party, or even just for a hot chocolate recipe for 1!