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Ingredients for my Tried and True Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe
1/4 c. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/2 c. Granulated Sugar
1/8 tsp. Salt
1/3 cup Hot Water
2 c. Half and Half or Heavy Cream (Can Substitute for 2 c. Plant-Based or Regular Milk if desired)
2 c. Milk (dairy or plant-based)
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Garnish with a Cinnamon Stick and Miniature Marshmallows
Instructions for my tried and true homemade hot chocolate recipe
Mix sugar, cocoa, and salt in a medium saucepan; stir in water. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil and stir 2 minutes.
Add milk; stir and heat until hot. Do Not Boil. Remove from heat; add vanilla. Beat with a whisk until foamy. Pour into individual serving mugs.
Add a cinnamon stick and a handful of mini marshmallows into serving cups if desired.
Cook's Notes:
I have used almond milk and soy milk in this recipe over the years and the results still turn out great. If you opt for unsweetened plant-based milk, you may need to add a little Stevia or Sugar to taste.
While this recipe makes 4 servings--this recipe is super EASY to adapt for a large group. Simply double, triple, quadruple, etc. as needed to serve your group! The flavors do not diminish as you modify the recipe. Long ago--back when high schools still offered home economics classes--we once modified this recipe to serve the entire student council and a large group of volunteer holiday carolers after an event!
If marshmallows aren't your thing--add some whipped cream instead. I have used both dairy whipped cream and coconut milk whipped cream for smiles and great results!
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