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homemade hot chocolate

lissak63 avatar
Recipe by
Melissa Buchanan-Smith
@lissak63
Clarkston, MI

It's a special treat after a day in the snow.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For homemade hot chocolate

  • 6 Tbsp
    unsweetened cocoa
  • 6 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 pinch
    salt
  • 2 1/2 c
    milk
  • 2 1/2 c
    light cream
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1 pinch
    cinnamon
  • whipped cream, sweetened
  • orange zest

How To Make homemade hot chocolate

  • 1
    In a sauce pan, mix cocoa, salt and sugar. Add milk and place on low heat to dissolve.
  • 2
    Once hot, add; light cream, cinnamon and vanilla. Heat just under boiling. I have used heavy cream as well if that's what I had on hand.
  • 3
    Pour into mugs and serve with whipping cream and orange zest on top. (Optional)
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