Classic Hot Cocoa
A cozy and comforting classic hot cocoa recipe perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it is warm but not boiling.
- Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until fully dissolved.
- Add vanilla extract and stir to combine.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Adjust sweetness to your liking. For a thicker cocoa, reduce the milk or add cornstarch. Flavor variations include cinnamon or caramel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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