More snow (2-4inches in addition to the 14inches we got earlier in the week) and yet another snow day! Lovely!
Since I seem to be on a recipe kick, I thought I’d share my favorite Hot Cocoa recipe, which is presently heating on the stove. Of course it’s always easier to dump a couple of spoonfuls of mix into a mug and add boiling water, but made from scratch is so much more satisfying and, of course, simply delicious! It's the perfect snow day treat, especially when paired with popcorn. Enjoy!
Hot Cocoa
½ c. sugar
¼ Hershey’s cocoa
Dash salt
1/3 c. hot water
4 cups (1quart) milk
¾ tsp vanilla extract
Mini marshmallows or sweetened whipped cream (optional)
In a 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 marshmallow or whipped cream, if desired.
5 (8-oz) servings
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