Basic Hot Chocolate Recipe
This basic hot chocolate recipe is easy to make and yields a delicious, frothy cup. It’s creamy and perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons and 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup and 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 2 Tablespoons and 2 teaspoons boiling water
- 1 1/3 cup milk
- 1 splash vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup half and half
Recipe:
Mix the cocoa and sugar in bottom of small pot. Stir in the boiling water. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Simmer for 90 seconds. Add milk and keep over burner until desired temperature. Whisk in vanilla. Pour in mug and add half-and-half to cool.
Garnish:
Top with chocolate shavings and marshmallows.
Serve:
Traditional mug.