Hot Chocolate Recipe
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Ingredients
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Hot Chocolate Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Heat the Milk and Cream
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat until warm, but do not let it boil.
- 2
Mix Cocoa and Sugar
In a small bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the cocoa mixture to the warm milk, whisking continuously until everything is well dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- 4
Add Vanilla
Once the mixture is heated through, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Serve
Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired. Serve immediately.