Description
A simple and delicious hot cocoa recipe for a cozy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
- In a separate bowl, mix cocoa powder and sugar.
- Add the cocoa mixture to the hot milk, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Use dark cocoa powder for a richer flavor.
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- Add a pinch of salt for balance.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: hot cocoa recipe