HOT Cocoa
- 5m Prep Time
- 10m Cook Time
- 15m Ready In
4 servings The proportions here will produce a cocoa richer in flavor but much less sweet than you will get from most commercial mixes. You may substitute nondairy options for the milk, such as almond or soy milk.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups milk or half-and-half
- (½ teaspoon vanilla or 1 tablespoon Kahlúa or Grand Marnier)
- (Ground nutmeg or cinnamon)
- 1 (Whipped Cream or marshmallows) (opens in new tab)
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups milk or half-and-half
- (½ teaspoon vanilla or 1 tablespoon Kahlúa or Grand Marnier)
- (Ground nutmeg or cinnamon)
- 1 (Whipped Cream or marshmallows)
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Whisk together in a medium heavy saucepan: ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar, to taste; ¼ teaspoon salt
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Step 2.
Whisk into the cocoa mixture in a slow, steady stream: 3 cups milk or half-and-half
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Step 3.
Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently and scraping the bottom of the pan, just until bubbles appear around the sides. Remove from the heat. If desired, stir in: (½ teaspoon vanilla or 1 tablespoon Kahlúa or Grand Marnier)
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Step 4.
If desired, top each serving with: (Ground nutmeg or cinnamon); (Whipped Cream or marshmallows)