Description
A simple and delicious hot cocoa recipe for a cozy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream or marshmallows for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
- In a separate bowl, mix cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Add the dry mixture to the hot milk, whisking until well combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- Use dairy-free milk for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: hot cocoa recipe