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Category: Drinks

  • 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.