Mr. Steward's Favorite Hot Cocoa

Submitted by aspiring gourmet1

"After experimenting with many different formulas for hot cocoa, I finally came up with one that my husband loves. It has more cocoa and less sugar than most recipes. A dash of salt and vanilla extract add extra flavor."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 3 cups milk
• 1⁄3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

directions

1. Place cocoa, sugar and salt in a saucepan.
2. Add 2/3 cup milk and heat while stirring to make a thick chocolate paste.
3. Add remainder of milk and vanilla.
4. Heat until hot.

Reviews

[Annacia]

Ok, here's the rundown, lol. Used Splenda for the sugar, *dark* cocoa, fat free coffee creamer for most of the milk (for rich taste and body). Loved the touch of salt, it really added some depth. This was truly well enjoyed. :D

 

[LucyS-D]

Funny how all the reviewers have changed this recipe, huh? I made this as directed except substituted Splenda for the sugar. Came out great! Not too chocolatey; not too sweet. I topped it with a squirt of canned whipped cream and a squirt of chocolate-vodka whipped topping too.

 

[Sharon123]

I used almond milk and loved the cinnamon and vanilla! Thanks! Made for the Comfort Cafe-Jan. 2010.

 

[kitty.rock]

Very nice cocoa ~ I used coconut milk instead of regular and Splenda instead of sugar ~ the cinnamon and vanilla are very nice additions to this. Thanks for posting, made for Comfort Cafe Snow Queens Round, January 2010!