Hot Chocolate Goodness

There is nothing better when the temps start to fall than a delectable cup of hot chocolate. This recipe is easy and will make a decadent cup of cocoa goodness. Give it a try!

 

 

 

Recipe makes 4 servings

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• 1/3 cupunsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cupwhite sugar
• 1 pinchsalt
• 1/3 cupboiling water
• 3 1/2 cupsmilk
• 3/4 teaspoonvanilla extract
• 1/2 cuphalf-and-half cream

 

Directions

1.Combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. Blend in the boiling water. Bring this  mixture to an easy boil while you stir. Simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. 

 

2. Watch that it doesn't scorch. Stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil! 

 

3. Remove from heat and add vanilla. 

 

4. Divide between 4 mugs. Add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.