I was reading my cute friend Teri’s blog after she posted about the fun things her and her family had done during Christmastime. One of the fun adventures she had with her boys was making this hot chocolate just before bundling up for a drive to look at the Christmas lights on houses. Such a fun idea! She made the hot cocoa sound so delicious!!! I just had to have the recipe, and I’m so glad she was kind enough to share with me! If you’re looking for a great homemade recipe, look no further – this is delicious and so easy to whip together! Make it even better by topping it with some fresh homemade whipped cream!
Homemade Hot Chocolate
Homemade Hot Chocolate is a warm drink that will keep you toasty on the long cold winter nights.
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1/3 c. unsweetened coca powder
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1/3 c. half and half
- 4 c. whole milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- Whipped cream
- Dash of cinnamon/sugar
Instructions
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Stir together sugar, cocoa, and salt in a medium sauce pan. Add half and half. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Simmer 1-2 minutes.
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Continue stirring. Add milk, stirring constantly. Heat to desired serving temp. Do not boil.
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Remove cocoa from heat, add vanilla. Whisk or beat until frothy.
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Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar on top.
Recipe Notes
Adapted from My friend, Teri
Shaunika Dearman
I LOVE HOT CHOCOLATE!!!! I’m so gonna try this! I would right now, but don’t keep whole milk or half and half in the house.