HOT COCOA - HOMEMADE

I wasn't expecting to come across this recipe this beautiful, sunny morning.  Since I did, I thought I would share it with you all.  It's certainly that time of year when coming in from outdoors, or packing a thermos full, to take along when you are outdoors, when we all enjoy hot cocoa.  What's better than making it from scratch ?  Mmm.


Gather your chillun's and share this delightful treat !  Real CHOCOLATE !  A gift from the Gods !

HOT COCOA – homemade

1/3 cup granulated sugar

¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/8 tsp sea salt

1/3 cup of steaming-hot water

3-1/4 cups of low-fat milk

¾ tsp vanilla extract

marshmallows or whipped cream (optional)

grated dash of cinnamon (optional)

peppermint stick piece (optional)

1.    In medium pan, combine sugar, cocoa, salt, water.

2.    Stir until ready to boil, med. Heat.

3.    Add milk, stir. Don’t boil. When done, remove from heat and add vanilla.

4.    Pour hot cocoa into cups and add optional topping.