There is nothing better than hot cocoa on a chilly morning or night.
The powdered mixes are nice but they do not have the flavor of homemade. And making it is so easy and fun to make.
Substitutions:
You can substitute milk with almond, coconut, or oat milk.
You can substitute the sugar with honey or maple syrup or 4 packets of Stevia.
Create a hot cocoa bar with favorite toppings.


How to Make:
Heat milk in a saucepan on low heat.
- Add unsweetened cocoa, sugar and hot water. Stir until mixed well.
- Add in the salt (optional)
- Add in the vanilla last.
Serve in mugs. Add toppings.



Homemade Hot Cocoa
Prep Time 10 mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Equipment
- Sauce pan
Ingredients
- 4 Cups milk or non-dairy milk
- 1/4 Cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 Cup sugar
- 1/3 Cup hot water
- 1/8 tsp salt (optional)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Toppings: mini marshmallows, whipped cream, crushed candy canes, caramel, chocolate chips.
Instructions
- 1. Heat milk in a saucepan on low heat.2. Add in cocoa, sugar and hot water. Stir well.3. Add in salt and vanilla.Serve in mugs. Add toppings.
Keyword cocoa, hot chocolate, hot cocoa, marshmallows