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Stovetop Cocoa

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A warm stovetop cocoa made from scratch with cocoa powder and milk. Cozy, classic, and perfect for winter cooking with kids.

  • Yield: 4 cups
  • Category: Beverage
  • Stovetop
hot cocoa mix with mini marshmallows-BGS

Prep: 5 minutes | Cook: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • Dash of salt
  • ⅓ cup hot water
  • 4 cups milk
  • ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, stir together sugar, cocoa, and salt.
  2. Add hot water and bring to a gentle boil, stirring.
  3. Stir in milk and vanilla.
  4. Cook a few minutes until hot (do not boil hard).
  5. Serve warm.

Kid-Friendly Tips

  • Kids can measure and whisk the dry ingredients
  • Adults should handle the stovetop and pouring
  • Top with whipped cream or marshmallows for extra fun
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