Simple Homemade Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate is the perfect thing to make after winter fun outside or inside with the grandkids!
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
Notes
Tip: Try using the Welcome To Nanas recipe for making your own marshmallows. So much fun!!