Homestyle Hot Cocoa

Name: Homestyle Hot Cocoa
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup white sugar; 0.33333334326744 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 0.125 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 pinch salt; 0.33333334326744 cup boiling water; 3 cups milk; 1 cup half-and-half, divided; 0.75 teaspoon vanilla extract; 8 large marshmallows

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Growing up in snowy Canadian winters, my mom would always make my brothers and me hot cocoa after a night of tobogganing. When I got older - and had long since abandoned real cocoa for the instant variety - I had a craving one night for a more wholesome treat. Here's my recipe for a creamier, homestyle cup of cocoa. Perfect for those snowy winter nights!

Recipe by KatherineAnn

Updated on September 28, 2022

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 cups

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Ingredients

½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
⅓ cup boiling water
3 cups milk
1 cup half-and-half, divided
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
8 large marshmallows

Directions

Whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan; stir in boiling water. Whisk until sugar is dissolved.
Bring cocoa mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes; stir milk and 1/2 cup half-and-half into water mixture. Cook and stir just until hot, about 2 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in remaining half-and-half and vanilla extract.
Divide cocoa into mugs, top with marshmallows, and serve.

Cook's Note:

Ground cinnamon may also be omitted in place of a whole cinnamon stick, used to garnish.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

332	Calories
12g	Fat
52g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 332
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 7g	36%
Cholesterol 37mg	12%
Sodium 152mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 52g	19%
Dietary Fiber 2g	9%
Total Sugars 42g
Protein 10g
Vitamin C 1mg	5%
Calcium 289mg	22%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 465mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.