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Simple Hot Cocoa for One
This hot cocoa recipe is easily customized to your tastes. Learn to make a perfect cup of cocoa with cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-process).
👥 1 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 8 min👤 Kemp Minifie📖 epicurious
🥘 Ingredients
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- ●saucepan
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📝 Preparation Steps
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Whisk 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder, 1–2 Tbsp. sugar, a pinch of kosher salt, and about 2 Tbsp. from 1 cup milk or any combination of milk, half-and-half, or cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat on the stovetop until cocoa and sugar are dissolved, 1–⏱️ 2 minutes. Whisk in the remaining milk and heat mixture over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until it is hot, about ⏱️ 4 minutes more. Stir in ¼ tsp. vanilla extract, pour into mugs, and top with marshmallows or Sweetened Whipped Cream (if using). Editor’s note: This recipe for hot cocoa was first printed online in December 2011 as part of ‘Gourmet Live,’ an Epicurious exclusive extension of the magazine. Head this way for more of our favorite hot drinks →
. unsweetened cocoa powder2 Tbsp–2 Tbsp. sugar1Kosher saltmilk or any combination of milk, half-and-half, or cream, divided1 cup
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