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Two clear mugs of freshly-made hot cocoa topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Abigail

Genuine Hot Cocoa

Toss out your Swiss Miss -- this hot cocoa recipe uses whole milk, cocoa powder, and real chocolate for an intense chocolate flavor with no added sugar for a mug of cozy comfort.
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Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 12 ounce mug
Course: Drinks
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces whole milk, hot
  • 2 teaspoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ounce real milk chocolate
  • .5 teaspoon corn starch

Equipment

  • 1 small saucepan
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 digital kitchen scale
  • 1 teaspoon
  • 1 tablespoon
  • 1 ΒΌ teaspoon

Method
 

  1. Pour the milk (or cream, if using) into a small saucepan. Turn the heat to medium-low and heat the milk undisturbed for 90 seconds.
  2. Combine the cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and milk chocolate in the saucepan and whisk until smooth and no lumps of cocoa powder remain. Add the cornstarch and whisk thoroughly for 60 seconds.
  3. Pour into a mug and add any toppings, if desired. Serve and enjoy!