This delicious homemade hot cocoa is the best on a blistery cold day! You can make part of it ahead of time, and then simply add the mix-ins later if you like!
Ingredients
3 Tbsp baking cocoa powder
2 Tbsp sugar
pinch of salt
pinch cinnamon (optional)
½ cup cream or half and half
¼ tsp vanilla extract
water or milk*
whipped cream or marshmallows for topping
Instructions
Whisk together the cocoa, sugar, salt, cinnamon (if using), and cream in a small saucepan on low heat until dissolved. Add the milk or water and heat on medium, stirring constantly until it's hot.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour in a glass and add whipped cream and/or marshmallows
Notes
* I tend to prefer milk, personally, but some people find it too rich
Recipe by Old Fashioned Families at https://www.oldfashionedfamilies.com/old-fashioned-hot-cocoa-recipe/