Homemade Hot Chocolate

Prep Time:

20 Minutes

Cook Time:

10 Minutes to boil water and adding ingredients.

Serves:

4 Servings

Level:

Beginner

About the Recipe

A creamy, rich hot cocoa drink to warm you up on chilly days!

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
1/3 cup boiling water
4 cups California Sunshine milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Optional additions:

Top with mini marshmallows, whip cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon!

Preparation

Step 1

Mix sugar, cocoa powder and salt in a saucepan. Add boiling water and stir until smooth. Cook mixture on low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 2

Stir milk into chocolate mixture and heat to desired temperature.

Step 3

Stir in vanilla.

Step 4

Pour into mugs and add toppings (see optional additions).

Note:

For added flavor, decor and fun, place a cinnamon stick or candy cane into the whip cream to stir hot cocoa.