Homemade Hot Cocoa
This homemade hot cocoa recipe is rich, creamy, and made with simple ingredients you probablyalready have in your kitchen. It's the perfect warm drink for cozy winter nights when you wantsomething comforting.
Servings 2 people
Calories 558kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- Small pinch of salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- marshamallows or whipped cream for toppings optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
- Add cocoa powder, sugar, and salt to the melted butter and whisk together.
- Add the milk slowly, about two tablespoons at a time, whisking constantly until smooth with no dry bits.
- Stir in the rest of the milk and the evaporated milk.
- Heat over medium-low, stirring often, until the hot chocolate is hot and steamy but not boiling.
- Take off the heat, stir in vanilla, and taste. Adjust sugar if needed. Top with marshmallows or whipped cream.
Notes
• This hot cocoa is best served immediately while hot. The butter helps keep the cocoa from
separating, but it tastes best fresh.
• You can easily scale this recipe up or down. Double the recipe for 4 servings, or halve it for a single serving.
separating, but it tastes best fresh.
• You can easily scale this recipe up or down. Double the recipe for 4 servings, or halve it for a single serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 558kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 905mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 1046IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 646mg | Iron: 2mg
