Description
The quintessential winter beverage, basic homemade hot cocoa is an easy recipe to share and enjoy with family and friends, from kids to adults.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Marshmallows or whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the whole milk and half-and-half in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the milk reaches a gentle simmer, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk in the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Continue whisking constantly until the sugar and any lumps of cocoa powder are completely dissolved and the mixture is hot and smooth, for another 5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and distribute between 4 mugs. Serve hot, topped with marshmallows or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Hot Chocolate
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Beverage
Keywords: hot cocoa