Hot cocoa is definitely one of the simple joys of life!
Yesterday I made some for hubby and myself after we came in from the cold (minus 19C) brrrrrr……
The recipe called for a lot of sugar, but I drastically reduced the amount – it’s just an individual preference.
Hot Cocoa!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (I used Dutch processed)
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup sugar - I would suggest starting with less than 1/4 cup then adjust to taste later
- Pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup water
- 3 1/2 cups milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
Instructions
- Combine cocoa, sugar, salt and water in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil stirring constantly.
- Add milk and heat, stirring constantly - don't boil. Here is where I suggest you add more sugar if desired - heating until dissolved.
- Remove from heat, stir in cream and vanilla. Top with marshmallows.
Enjoy!
we’re still at 75 degrees right now, but dropping 30 degrees this afternoon (expected). might be time to get some cocoa. :)
Looks so yummy!
Yum! It’s getting colder around these parts, Hot Chocolate might be in order. Thanks for sharing!
looks and sounds tasty.
That looks perfect for a cold day!! Yummy!!
I could use a cup of this right now…it is cold, foggy & misty.
Sounds delicious!!
Yum! That looks so good! ;)
I was JUST thinking today that I wanted to make my own hot cocoa, so I was going to google it but you saved me! Yay can’t wait to try it:)
We had over a foot of snow here today in Minnesota!
so do you add the vanilla twice?
YUM!!! Great shot and now I want a cup even though it is 80 degrees here!
oops! sorry – I mentioned vanilla twice – it should go in at the last with the cream!
I popped over from Simple as That blog. Yes, hot cocoa is a nice treat! Cute blog, glad I stopped by. =)
I couldn’t agree more! One of life’s Simple Joys!!
What a lovely way to warm up. I love your photo. My son stated his joy when we had hot chocolate this weekend. It is a simple joy.