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Best Homemade Hot Cocoa
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Best Homemade Hot Cocoa

Smooth, luscious and delicious, this is the Best Homemade Hot Cocoa recipe to sip during the cold months of the year!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Passive Time0 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword Alcohol-free Drinks, Chocoholic, Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Kids Recipes, Low Sodium/No Sodium, Quick & Easy, Winter Recipes

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup good quality unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 pinch fleur de sel
  • 1/3 cup boiling water
  • 4 cups milk Footnote
  • 3/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract (substitute mint extract)
  • 1 cup whipped cream, for garnish see Recipe
  • 1/4 cup shaved chocolate, for garnish

Directions

  • In a medium saucepan, add sugar, cocoa powder and salt; whisk until blended.
  • Slowly pour in boiling water and whisk until nice and smooth. Set the heat on medium and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly.
  • Whisk in the milk and heat it up until hot – do not boil!
  • As soon as bubbles are coming up, whisk constantly for 2 minutes before removing from the heat. Stir in pure vanilla extract.
  • Divide the hot cocoa in mugs, top with whipped cream and garnish with shaved dark chocolate.

Notes

Footnote: For a vegetarian/vegan version, use almond milk.