Looking for more beverages? Try Wassail, Homemade Eggnog, Frozen Hot Chocolate, or even a Chocolate Milkshake!
Why I love this Hot Cocoa recipe:
Delicious – This creamy hot cocoa recipe is so much better than any of the powdered mixes you’ll find at the store. You will never buy another one again! 10 Minutes – Such a simple and quick recipe, only using one pot! Ingredient Control: most powdered hot chocolate mixes from the store are actually “hot cocoa” (they’re made with cocoa powder, rather than real chocolate), and they’re full of strange ingredients. I love knowing, and controlling, exactly what is in my hot cocoa!
How to make Hot Cocoa:
Combine cocoa powder and sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add a dash of salt and the boiling water. Bring mixture to a slow boil, stirring continuously. Simmer for 2 minutes. Add Milk: Stir in milk and heat until very hot, but not boiling! Remove from heat then add vanilla. Serve: Divide between four mugs then add the half and half. Let it cool to drinking temperature then top with whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy!
More Holiday Drinks:
Homemade Eggnog Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider Homemade Sparkling Apple Cider Sparkling Cranberry Apple Punch Frozen Hot Chocolate
I originally shared this recipe November 2013. Updated November 2019 and February 2024.
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