Warm up with this homemade hot cocoa recipe, perfect for chilly days. This easy hot cocoa is made with basic ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Enjoy it with treats like Chocolate Chip Cookies, Vanilla Scones, Mini Irish Soda Bread, or Galleta (Paraguayan bread rolls).
Check out our collection of hot drink recipes, including Cherry Hot Chocolate, White Hot Chocolate, Mexican Hot Cocoa, and Hot Chocolate variations for a range of unique flavors to suit any taste and occasion.
How to Make Hot Cocoa
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized saucepan, put the cocoa powder, sugar, and ground cinnamon.
- Create Syrup: Gradually add the evaporated milk while stirring continuously to form a smooth syrup.
- Bring to a Boil: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Make sure to stir constantly while doing this.
- Add Regular Milk: Once it starts boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and whisk in the regular milk.
- Simmer: Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes. Make sure it doesn't come to a boil again; just a gentle simmer.
- Remove from Heat and Add Vanilla Extract: Take the saucepan off the heat source and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Serve: Carefully pour the hot cocoa into your serving mugs.
- Garnish: If you like, add a sprinkle of ground cinnamon to each mug for extra flavor and presentation.
- Enjoy: Serve your delicious hot cocoa immediately.
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Easy Hot cocoa
Warm up with this homemade hot cocoa recipe, perfect for chilly days. This simple hot cocoa is made with basic ingredients and can be customized to suit your taste. Enjoy it alongside Chocolate Chips Cookies, Vanilla Scones, Mini Irish Soda Bread, or Galleta (Paraguayan bread rolls). Check out our collection of hot drink recipes, including Cherry Hot Chocolate, White Hot Chocolate, Mexican Hot Cocoa, and Hot Chocolate variations for a range of unique flavors to suit any taste and occasion.
Tools
- Serving Mugs
Ingredients
- 85 g unsweetened cocoa
- 100 to 200 g sugar , adjust to taste
- 600 ml evaporated milk or milk
- 1.20 L whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon , optional
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized saucepan, put the cocoa powder, sugar, and ground cinnamon.
- Create Syrup: Gradually add the evaporated milk while stirring continuously to form a smooth syrup.
- Bring to a Boil: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Make sure to stir constantly while doing this.
- Add Regular Milk: Once it starts boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and whisk in the regular milk.
- Simmer: Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes. Make sure it doesn't come to a boil again; just a gentle simmer.
- Remove from Heat and Add Vanilla Extract: Take the saucepan off the heat source and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Serve: Carefully pour the hot cocoa into your serving mugs.
- Garnish: If you like, add a sprinkle of ground cinnamon to each mug for extra flavor and presentation.
- Enjoy: Serve your delicious hot cocoa immediately.
Notes
How to Store & Re-Heat
To store leftover hot cocoa, cool it to room temperature, refrigerate for up to 3 days, and reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave without boiling.
Make Ahead & Freeze
Prepare hot cocoa in advance and keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To preserve the best flavor, it's not advisable to freeze it.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Hot cocoa
Amount per Serving
Calories
135
% Daily Value*
Fat
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
7
mg
2
%
Sodium
30
mg
1
%
Potassium
200
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
27
g
9
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
21
g
23
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
99
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
0.003
mg
0
%
Calcium
98
mg
10
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
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