Description
Hot cocoa is the ultimate winter comfort drink, perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. This creamy, rich beverage combines velvety chocolate with fluffy marshmallows, creating a delightful experience that warms both body and heart. Whether you’re reminiscing about childhood memories or sharing moments with loved ones, this homemade hot cocoa recipe is easy to whip up and sure to bring smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1–2 tablespoons sugar (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Marshmallows (for topping)
Instructions
- Heat 2 cups of milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Whisk in 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and 1-2 tablespoons of sugar until fully dissolved.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Pour into mugs and top with marshmallows or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 24mg