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hershey's hot cocoa

Homemade Hot Cocoa

Making hot cocoa from scratch is a perfect winter treat--easy, extra tasty, and an all natural alternative to mixes.
Author: Inger
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Beverages
Cuisine International
Servings 4
Calories 195 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • Dash salt
  • 1/3 cup hot water
  • 4 cups skim milk or full fat or non-dairy milk if you prefer
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Miniature marshmallows or sweetened whipped cream optional

Instructions
 

  • Stir together sugar, cocoa and salt in medium saucepan, pressing out most of the cocoa lumps with the back of a spoon. (This helps it whisk together without lumps)
  • Stir in water and cook over medium heat, stirring with a whisk, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil and whisk 2 minutes.
  • Add milk; stirring periodically, and heat to serving temperature. Do not boil.
  • Remove from heat and add vanilla. Pour into mugs and top with marshmallows or whipped cream, if desired.

Notes

MICROWAVE SINGLE SERVING: Combine 1 heaping teaspoon cocoa, 2 heaping teaspoons sugar and dash salt in microwave-safe cup or mug. Add 2 teaspoons cold milk; stir until smooth. Fill cup with milk. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until hot. Add 1/4 teaspoon vanilla and stir to blend; serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 9gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 102mgPotassium: 493mgFiber: 2gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 331mgIron: 1mg
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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