Easy Hot Cocoa Recipe
A hot beverage that can help to cure anyones craving for chocolate, this is a recipe for making hot cocoa entirely from scratch in the comfort of your own home.
Equipment
- 1 Whisk
- 1 3qt Saucepan
- Measuring Cups/Spoons
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 4 Cups Half & Half
- 1/4 Cup White Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1/8 TSP Iodized Salt
- 1 TSP Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Add cocoa powder, salt, sugar and half + half to cool 3qt saucepan and mix until combined, ensuring few/no clumps.
- Warm saucepan on medium heat and constantly stir gently until it reaches a temp between 145*F to 160*F***.
- Once cocoa has come to temp, immediately remove from heat while continuing to stir gently for additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add vanilla extract to hot cocoa then whisk until combined.
Notes
***Recipe was tested using an electric stove top. Exact cook times may vary if using a gas or induction stove top.
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