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
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.
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!