Craving an easy, creamy, dreamy cup of cocoa? This homemade Stovetop Hot Chocolate Recipe is what Winter dreams are made of!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cocoa, easy, hot cocoa, stove top
Servings: 2
Ingredients
2cupsWhole Milk {Nonfat, 1% or 2% can be substituted}
3tbsp.Cocoa Powder
3tbsp.Granulated Sugar
1/3cupHot Water
Optional: 1/4 tsp. Vanilla Extract
Optional: Marshmallows or Whip Cream and Sprinkles for topping.
Instructions
Add Cocoa, Sugar, Hot Water, and optional Vanilla to medium saucepan, and stir constantly over Medium-High heat until well combined and mixture becomes smooth.
After mixture has become thick and creamy, pour in Milk, decrease heat to Medium, and continue to stir regularly as hot cocoa heats up. A steaming mixture and small frothy bubbles around the edges is what you're looking for. Be careful to NOT let the milk boil.
Once mixture is hot, pour into mugs and top with marshmallows + a drizzle of chocolate syrup, OR whip cream and sprinkles. ENJOY!!
Notes
Recipe can easily be halved for a single-serving, or doubled or tripled for the family or guests.