Homemade Hot Cocoa

Homemade Hot Cocoa

Bring in the holiday season with a mug of this rich, creamy hot cocoa!

Prep time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

  1. In a medium sized saucepan, mix together sugar, cocoa powder and salt; whisk in water.
  2. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil; let mixture boil for two minutes, stirring continuously.
  3. Whisk in milk and stir until mixture reaches desired temperature.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  5. Serve immediately; if desired, top with whipped cream or marshmallows.
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