Homemade Hot Cocoa

Description
Rich stovetop hot cocoa made with milk, cocoa powder, chocolate, and a little cinnamon.

Ingredients

• 4 cups whole milk
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• Marshmallows for serving

Instructions

1. Place the milk, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and sugar in a small saucepan.
2. Heat over medium to medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until warm but not boiling.
3. Add the chocolate chips and whisk until melted and smooth.
4. Whisk in the vanilla and a pinch of salt if desired.
5. Serve immediately with marshmallows if you like.