During the wintertime and holiday season my family drinks a lot of homemade hot cocoa. It’s the perfect drink to warm you up on a cold winter day. This recipe will make approximately 4 servings. Once you have it made and poured into a mug…add a peppermint stick or candycane for extra flavoring.
Easy Homemade Hot Cocoa Recipe for the Holidays
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
pinch salt
1/3 boiling water
3 1/2 cups milk
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup minature marshmallows
4 peppermint sticks or candy canes
Combine the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a large saucepan. Add the boiling water and whisk until smooth. Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring continuously to prevent scorching, and cook for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the milk. Turn off the heat and remove from the burner. Stir in the pure vanilla extract until combined.
Fill mugs with the half-and-half cream. Then pour the hot cocoa into the mug. Toss miniature marshmallows on top then add the peppermint stick or candy cane to stir. (they also add additional flavoring to the hot cocoa). Serve and enjoy.
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