My mother always encouraged her children to cook, so when I, as a child, found a recipe for hot chocolate on the side of the Hershey’s Cocoa can, it was easy to convince her to let me give it a try.
What I discovered was that hot chocolate doesn’t have to come from an envelope.
This recipe has been a favorite of mine to make on days when winter weather has convinced me stay home and off of the roads. It’s the perfect way to kill time and have a nice, hot drink to warm up on those chilly days.
Although it can be topped with whipped cream, I prefer marshmallows.
Favorite Hot Cocoa
Makes 4 to 6 servings
½ cup sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Dash of salt
⅓ cup hot water
4 cups milk
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream or marshmallows (optional)
Mix sugar, cocoa powder, salt and water in a sauce pan. Stir constantly over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, about 2 minutes. Stir in milk and heat to the desired temperature but do not boil. Remove from heat and add the vanilla extract. Divide into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows.
Perfectly Chocolate Hot Cocoa
Makes 1 serving
Source: hersheyskitchens.com
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Dash of salt
1 cup milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream or marshmallows (optional)
Mix sugar, cocoa powder and salt into large mug. In separate microwave-safe mug, microwave milk on high for 1 to 1½ minutes or until very hot. Gradually add milk to dry mixture. Stir well. Add vanilla extract. Top with whipped cream or marshmallows.
