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Diy hot chocolate

Grandma's Old-Fashioned Hot Cocoa

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate finely chopped (Grandma's secret ingredient!)
  • Whipped cream and mini marshmallows for serving

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, water, and salt over medium heat until smooth and combined.
  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, whisking constantly for about 2 minutes until it forms a thick chocolate syrup.
  3. Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
  4. Add the chopped chocolate and continue stirring until completely melted and the cocoa is hot but not boiling.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Top mugs with whipped cream and marshmallows; add cocoa or a candy cane if desired.