Homemade Hot Chocolate

Rich, Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate is a must on cold winter days. 

Creamy Hot Chocolate

YIELD

4 Cups

TYPE

Drinks

TIME

8 Minutes

LEVEL

Easy

How to Make Hot Chocolate at Home

In a saucepan combine cocoa powder, sugar, water and salt over medium heat. Stir constantly until smooth & bring to a simmer.  Reduct heat & stir in the milk. Be careful not to boil the milk. 

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Adding the Vanilla

For best results add the vanilla just before serving.  If vanilla cooks on the stove with the other ingredients it will evaporate.

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Unsweetened cocoa powder

Granulated sugar

Hot water

Salt

Vanilla Extract

Marshmallows or Whipped Topping

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Homemade  Hot Chocolate  Ingredients

Milk