Homemade Hot Cocoa

Name: Homemade Hot Cocoa
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 cup sugar (or a low-calorie equivalent of your choice); 1/8 teaspoon salt; 6 cups milk (I have used almond milk with great results); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Marshmallows or whipped cream

by Alli October 3, 2020

written by Alli October 3, 2020

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It’s that time of year again! It’s time to start thinking about curling up on the sofa with a good book, a soft chenille throw, and a cup of steaming homemade hot cocoa with marshmallows slowly melting into swirls of creamy goodness.

Believe it or not, we are kinda, sorta having fall-like weather here in SC. It may be near 80 today (anything in the 70s is considered chilly by my standards). If I crank the air way down low and think about igloos, polar bears, and the time I almost killed myself skiing.

Scratch that last thought about skiing and let’s get back to talking about delicious homemade hot cocoa.

Instant is Okay But Homemade Is Better

I’ve been known to heat a cup of water and dump in a package of hot cocoa mix. But why would I when it takes such little time to make it from scratch? And it’s so much better. I promise!

Really, it only takes a few minutes to make. You’ll never use that instant stuff again. Well, you may, but why would you want to?

hot chocolate in a copper mug topped with marshmallows

Ingredients for Homemade Hot Cocoa

unsweetened cocoa powder
sugar (or a low-calorie equivalent of your choice)
salt
milk (I’ve also used almond milk with great results)
vanilla extract
marshmallows or whipped cream

Festive Holiday Hot Cocoa

For a festive look, crush peppermint sticks and wet the rims of the cups with water. Press rim into crushed peppermint and you’ve added a festive touch AND a unique flavor. Of course, you’ll want to do this before filling the cups with hot cocoa. 🙂

What To Serve With Homemade Hot Cocoa