Homemade Hot Cocoa Recipe

Now that the weather has definitely turned a lot colder…I find myself drinking more hot beverages and one of my favorites is a good mug of homemade hot cocoa. I have to admit…I rarely buy the store-bought versions as I just don’t like all of the junk that they put in it. I’m the old-fashioned type and prefer the homemade!

When I make homemade hot cocoa this is the recipe that I primarily use. It will make 4-5 servings, depending on the size of your mugs!

Homemade Hot Cocoa Recipe

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/3 cup hot water
4 cups milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
miniature marshmallows

In a medium saucepan combine together the granulated sugar and cocoa powder. Pour in the hot water. Over low to medium heat bring mixture to a gentle boil, continually stirring. Simmer for 2 minutes, reduce heat to low. Stir in the milk and the vanilla extract and simmer on low for 1 additional minute, stirring constantly. Do not boil or it will scorch! Remove from heat and pour into mugs. Stir in miniature marshmallows if desired.

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