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Ingredients
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Hot Cocoa Ingredients
Method
Hot Cocoa Directions
- 1
Heat the Milk
In a small saucepan over medium heat, pour in 2 cups of whole milk. Heat the milk until it is warm, but not boiling, stirring occasionally.
- 2
Mix Cocoa and Sugar
In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Mix well to ensure there are no lumps.
- 3
- 4
Add Vanilla
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 0.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract for added flavor.
- 5
Serve with Whipped Cream
Pour the hot cocoa into a mug and top with whipped cream. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious hot cocoa!