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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.
Prep Time 5 minutes
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