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    Popular » Drinks

    Homemade Hot Chocolate

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Dec 22, 2014 · Modified: Jan 6, 2016 by Dee

    Hi Friends!

    We've been having some cold nights in the desert lately, and that means it's perfect weather for enjoying the comforting taste of hot cocoa. I used to use the little packaged mixes, but nothing really compares to the taste of homemade hot chocolate. Sure, it's a little more work, but the taste is definitely worth it, especially if you're a serious chocolate lover!

    girl holding cup of hot chocolate and marshmallows




    I use the basic recipe from the back of a Hershey's cocoa can, but I've made some changes to give it a richer taste. And, my five chocolate connoisseurs just love it! 

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup of unsweetened cocoa ( I use a combination of half regular and half dark cocoa)
    • ½ cup white sugar
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • Pinch of sea salt
    • ⅓ cup hot water
    • 4 cups cold milk ( I use 2 percent)
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla

    Directions


    Add the cocoa, sugar, cinnamon, sea salt and water to a medium-sized

    pot, and mix well.
    Heat on medium heat and stir until the ingredients start boiling.
    Continue stirring the boiling mixture for about two minutes, then add the milk.
    Let the chocolate gradually heat up, but don't let it boil.
    Serve and enjoy!

    cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows and cookies and candy sprinkles


    The fun part, of course, is adding your favorite toppings. I don't really have a fancy hot cocoa bar, but I always put out marshmallows, whipped cream and candy sprinkles and maybe cookies. And, if we happen to have any giant chocolate dipped marshmallows, we add those too.

    hot chocolate with marshmallows



    What's your favorite way to enjoy hot chocolate? 

    Thanks a bunch for visiting. Have a wonderful day!

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    1. angie says

      January 06, 2015 at 6:35 am

      yummy!!!!!!! happy new year, angie

      Reply
    2. Dee M says

      December 30, 2014 at 6:57 pm

      We love brown sugar, so I'll have to try this next time. Thanks for the tip! 🙂

      Reply
    3. Anonymous says

      December 30, 2014 at 6:55 pm

      I love the taste and experience of real hot cocoa. I use milk instead of water and a mix of white sugar and dark brown. My husband is always asking me to make it. I can't drink any hot chocolate out, it just tastes blah! Thank you for sharing.
      Jacquelene L
      Canada

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    4. Dee M says

      December 29, 2014 at 7:06 am

      Mmm -- That sounds awesome! I'll have to go check it out! 🙂

      Reply
    5. Dee M says

      December 29, 2014 at 7:05 am

      We've been craving more lately, so I'll have to whip some up soon! 🙂

      Reply
    6. Dee M says

      December 29, 2014 at 7:04 am

      Thanks! It's getting cold here, so I'll be making this more often! 🙂

      Reply
    7. Dee M says

      December 29, 2014 at 7:04 am

      I agree -- good cocoa is a wonderful thing! 🙂

      Reply
    8. Dee M says

      December 29, 2014 at 7:03 am

      It's great, and we had a super Christmas. Thanks, Laurie! 🙂

      Reply
    9. Keisha | The Girl Next Door is Black says

      December 28, 2014 at 4:25 am

      So yummy. Love hot chocolate!

      Reply
    10. Heidi's Wanderings says

      December 28, 2014 at 4:25 am

      Oh my this looks good. And well I've been craving some hot chocolate.

      Reply
    11. Maria says

      December 28, 2014 at 4:25 am

      I made cocoa from scratch this week for the first time in the crockpot, I'll try to post it over the weekend on my blog but it was oh so good, and so decadent.

      Reply
    12. Dee M says

      December 27, 2014 at 8:50 am

      Hey, super Grandma, If you do break up, you won't be sorry. 😉

      Reply
    13. Laurie says

      December 27, 2014 at 8:48 am

      Definately looks good enough to drink! Hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas!

      Reply
    14. Anonymous says

      December 27, 2014 at 8:48 am

      Thanks for sharing! Love a good cup of cocoa!!

      Reply
    15. Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow says

      December 24, 2014 at 6:16 am

      Stop, you are killing me here, ha ha.

      I will have to do this...after Christmas / next grocery store run 🙂 I will be SUPER GRANDMA if I do this 🙂 Goodbye Swiss Miss Cheap Stuff; we have to break up now 🙂

      Reply
    16. Dee M says

      December 23, 2014 at 5:39 pm

      Wishing you a very merry Christmas too, Michele! 🙂

      Reply
    17. Michele @ The Nest at Finch Rest says

      December 23, 2014 at 5:37 pm

      Hey Dee- you and my youngest daughter were in the same mind frame with cocoa!
      Thanks for your loyal visits and sweet sweet comments.
      A very Merry Christmas to you and your family, sweet lady! Hugs!

      Reply
    18. Dee M says

      December 23, 2014 at 7:18 am

      We've been having our share of hot chocolate lately with the cooler weather -- love it! 🙂

      Reply
    19. Pam Greer says

      December 23, 2014 at 7:07 am

      It is such a damp, chilly cold today. I am definitely in the mood for some hot chocolate and having this mix on hand would make it so easy!

      Reply

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