homemade hot chocolate

26 Pinches
Clarkston, MI
Updated on Dec 21, 2013

It's a special treat after a day in the snow.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 1/2 cups light cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
  • - whipped cream, sweetened
  • - orange zest

How To Make homemade hot chocolate

  • Step 1
    In a sauce pan, mix cocoa, salt and sugar. Add milk and place on low heat to dissolve.
  • Step 2
    Once hot, add; light cream, cinnamon and vanilla. Heat just under boiling. I have used heavy cream as well if that's what I had on hand.
  • Step 3
    Pour into mugs and serve with whipping cream and orange zest on top. (Optional)

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