Description
Warm up your winter with this delightful hot cocoa recipe that captures the essence of cozy moments and sweet nostalgia. With rich chocolate flavor, creamy texture, and fluffy marshmallows, each sip is a hug in a mug. Perfect for chilly afternoons or festive gatherings, this easy-to-make drink will surely bring joy to your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- marshmallows or whipped cream
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together cocoa powder and sugar until blended.
- Gradually add milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
- Heat the mixture until steaming but do not boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Serve warm topped with marshmallows or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg