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The Best Hot Chocolate Ever
This is the only hot chocolate recipe we ever make! It's easy and so delicious.
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Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Servings
6
6-oz servings
Ingredients
1/2
cup
granulated sugar
1/4
cup
cocoa powder
1/4
tsp
salt
1/3
cup
water
4
cups
milk
1
tsp
vanilla extract
soft peppermint candy (optional)
Instructions
Mix sugar, cocoa and salt in medium saucepan; stir in water. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil and stir 2 minutes.
Add milk; stir and heat until hot. Do Not Boil. Remove from heat; add vanilla. Beat with whisk until foamy. Makes about six 6-ounce servings.
Serve into individual mugs and then add one or two soft peppermint candies for a slight peppermint flavor (optional)!
Notes
This recipe was adapted from Hershey's Hot Chocolate recipe