Hot Cocoa (many ways and many tastes)

"These hot drinks are a favorite at my house. We love them year round but especially during the cold holiday time. This is just another favorite recipe of mine from Hershey's. :)"
 
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Ready In:
17mins
Ingredients:
7
Serves:
5
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ingredients

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directions

  • In medium saucepan, stir together sugar, cocoa and salt; stir in water.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.
  • Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add milk; heat to serving temperature, stirring constantly.
  • DO NOT BOIL.
  • Remove from heat; add vanilla.
  • Beat with rotary beater or whisk until foamy.
  • Serve topped with marshmallows or sweetened whipped cream if desired.
  • Spiced cocoa: Add 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg with vanilla.
  • Serve with a cinnamon stick, if desired.
  • Mint Cocoa: Add 1/2 teaspoon mint extract or 3 Tablespoons crushed hard peppermint candy or 2 to 3 Tablespoons white creme de menthe with vanilla.
  • Serve with peppermint candy stick, if desired.
  • Citrus Cocoa: Add 1/2 teaspoon orange extract or 2 to 3 Tablespoons orange liquer with vanilla.
  • Swiss Mocha: Add 2 to 2 1/2 teaspoons powdered instant coffee with vanilla.
  • Canadian Cocoa: Add 1/2 teaspoon maple extract with vanilla.
  • Cocoa Au Lait: Omit marshmallows or sweetened whipped cream.
  • Spoon 2 Tablespoons softened vanilla ice cream on top of each cup of cocoa at serving time.
  • Slim-Trim Cocoa: Omit sugar.
  • Substitute skim milk for milk.
  • Proceed as above.
  • Stir in sugar substitute with sweetening equivalence of 1/2 sugar with vanilla.
  • Quick Microwave Cocoa: To make one serving, in microwave safe cup or mug, combine 1 heaping teaspoon Hershey's Cocoa, 2 heaping spoons sugar and dash of salt.
  • Add 2 teaspoons cold milk; stir until smooth.
  • Fill cup with milk.
  • Microwave on HIGH (100%) 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until hot.
  • Stir to blend.

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Reviews

  1. Just wonderful! We had an unusual early March snow, and I wanted a cocoa made on the stovetop like my mom used to. This fit the bill wonderfully!! I followed the basic recipe exactly, except I didn't have any marshmallows or whipped cream to top it!. I used skim milk, and the cocoa was creamy & velvety. This will be my go-to recipe.
     
  2. Excellent--I added espresso powder and doubled recipe. I kept in a Themos coffee pump and it was enjoyed by all!
     
  3. Excellent!
     
  4. I've made and enjoyed this Hershey's Original Hot Cocoa many times! My kids love hot cocoa in the morning, so I make extra and keep it in a pitcher in the fridge to be warmed in the microwave. Can't wait to try the variations! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
     
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<p>I live in&nbsp;Tennessee &nbsp;and am just the ole typical southern cook. I learned from the best, my mom! She has inspired me for years on her expertise dishes. I enjoy challenging dishes, trying new dishes, and coordinating great wines with each meal. I am not afraid to alter recipes to my tasting and have a knack for confidence in the kitchen. By day, I am a medical secretary. I love my family and love to travel. I love to entertain and mingle among family and friends. I am at peace mostly with the beach.</p>
 
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