Creamy Homemade Hot Cocoa Recipe

Creamy Homemade Hot Cocoa is a hot chocolate recipe that is heartwarming, creamy, and an all-time favorite beverage. You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make a cup of homemade hot cocoa. And while each is special, I think this is our favorite and the simplest yet.

Making hot chocolate from scratch is one of the easiest ways to make this festive drink. A simple and easy homemade hot chocolate is the best way to warm up on a cold winter’s day.

Creamy Homemade Hot Cocoa Recipe

Print

Creamy Homemade Hot Cocoa is a hot chocolate recipe that is heartwarming, creamy, and an all-time favorite beverage. You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make a cup of homemade hot cocoa. And while each is special, I think this is our favorite and the simplest yet.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• ¾ cup white sugar
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 pinch salt
• ⅓ cup boiling water
• 3 ½ cups milk
• ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup half-and-half cream

Instructions

1. Combine sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a saucepan. Add boiling water and whisk until smooth. Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring continuously to prevent scorching, and cook for 2 minutes.

2. Stir in milk and heat until very hot without boiling.

3. Remove from heat; add vanilla.

4. Add cream to each mug to help cool cocoa to drinking temperature then divide hot cocoa between 4 mugs. Serve hot and enjoy!

Please leave a star rating and comment to let us know how you liked this recipe!