Easy Hot Chocolate Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup boiling water
- 3 1/2 cups whole milk (lower fat content milk will work, but will not be quite as creamy)
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Crushed Peppermint Candy Canes
- Full Size Candy Canes
Instructions
- Combine cocoa powder, sugar, salt and boiling water in a sauce pan. Bring mixture back up to an easy boil, stirring constantly. Simmer, while stirring, for approximately two minutes. Keep a close eye on it and make sure it's a gentle boil to avoid scorching. Stir in milk and heat until hot, but do not boil. Remove from heat and add vanilla and half and half. Stir well. Top with marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate sauce and Crushed Peppermint Candy Canes. Serve with a candy cane for stirring.
Nutrition
Calories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 9gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 106mgPotassium: 430mgFiber: 2gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 453IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 282mgIron: 1mg
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.