Hot Chocolate Recipe
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Ingredients
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Hot Chocolate Ingredients
Method
Hot Chocolate Directions
- 1
Heat the Milk
In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it is warm but not boiling.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Once the milk is warm, whisk in the dry mixture until fully dissolved.
- 4
Add Vanilla
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Serve
Pour the hot chocolate into mugs, top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired, and serve immediately.

