Hot Cocoa

Indulge in this creamy hot cocoa recipe, perfect for chilly evenings and made in under 15 minutes.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings: 2 cups

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cocoa Mixture

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

For the Creamy Base

2 cups whole milk or substitute with almond/oat milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the Topping

1 cup whipped cream consider adding a dash of cinnamon

Equipment

medium saucepan
whisk
mixing bowl

Method

How to Make Hot Cocoa

In a medium saucepan over low heat, whisk together the cocoa powder and sugar until smooth.
Gradually pour in the whole milk while continuously whisking. Heat until warmed through but not boiling.
Once heated, stir in the pure vanilla extract and let it simmer for an additional minute.
In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Sweeten if desired.
Pour the hot cocoa into mugs, top with whipped cream, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For an extra flavor, sprinkle a dash of cinnamon on top of the whipped cream.

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