To warm you up and get you ready for winter, try this classic hot cocoa recipe along with three extra recipes for some spruced-up flavors.
Classic Hot Cocoa
Makes four servings
Ingredients
▢4 cups milk
▢¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
▢¼ cup granulated sugar
▢½ cup chocolate pieces
▢¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
By the way, Whipped cream and marshmallows are always allowed
Instructions
- Place milk, cocoa powder, and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium/medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until warm (but not boiling).
- Add chocolate chips and whisk constantly until the chocolate chips melt evenly
- Whisk in vanilla extract, and serve immediately.
To spruce up your flavors here are some recipes you can use
Mexican Hot Cocoa
Makes four servings
▢Classic Hot Cocoa recipe
▢1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
▢1/4 teaspoon chili powder
▢1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne (optional – you can omit this if you don’t want it too spicy)
Instructions
- Mix in cinnamon and chili powder after adding the chocolate
Feel free to sprinkle cinnamon for flavor and presentation
Peppermint
Makes four servings
▢Classic Hot Cocoa recipe
▢1 cup ground peppermint candies
Instructions
- Mix in ground peppermint after adding the chocolate
You can add ground peppermint on top for garnish as well
Caramel Hot Cocoa
▢Classic Hot Cocoa recipe
▢1/3 cups of caramel sauce
Instructions
- Warm caramel until smooth
- Mix warm caramel after adding the chocolate
You can add caramel sauce on top too
We hope you enjoy these fun recipes for this winter season!
