Who's up for hot chocolate?

Winter time fun outside or inside needs to be closely followed by…why hot chocolate of course! Let the grands help you whip up some simple homemade hot chocolate to drink together.

Did I mention simple?

This simple homemade hot chocolate goes together so quickly.

Combine the cocoa, sugar and salt together in a 2-quart saucepan. Add the water to the saucepan to dissolve the dry ingredients.

Place the pan on the stove and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.

Stir in the milk and heat till hot. Don’t let this boil, it’s easy to scorch! Take the pan off the stove and add in the vanilla.

Serve it up!

Pour into mugs and add a bit more milk to cool slightly if needed so that it’s not too hot for the grandkids.

Toss in a few marshmallows, whipped cream or a peppermint stick and then sit around the table for a fun visit or card game.

Did you know you can make marshmallows? We’ll have to try it sometime.

Simple Homemade Hot Chocolate

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Hot chocolate is the perfect thing to make after winter fun outside or inside with the grandkids!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Beverage

Cuisine American

Servings 4 cups

Calories 52 kcal

Equipment

Saucepan
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons

Ingredients

¼ cup cocoa
½ cup sugar
Pinch of salt
½ cup water
4 cups milk
¾ teaspoon vanilla
Marshmallows
Whipped cream optional
Peppermint sticks optional

Instructions

Combine the cocoa, sugar and salt together in a 2-quart saucepan.
Add the water to the saucepan to dissolve the dry ingredients.
Place the pan on the stove and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
Stir in the milk and heat till hot, continue to stir constantly. Don’t let this boil, it’s easy to scorch!
Take the pan off the stove and add in the vanilla.
Pour into mugs and add a bit more milk to cool slightly if needed so that it’s not too hot.
Toss in a few marshmallows, whipped cream or a peppermint stick