02
Dec
Homemade Hot Chocolate
Ingredients:
1.3 cup sugar
3 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
pinch of salt
1 1/3 cups half & half
1 cup milk
1/8 tsp cinnamon
2 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate / chopped
1/2 tsp vanilla
marshmellows / optional
Instructions:
In medium size saucepan, combine 1/3 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder and a pinch of salt. Whisk in ¼ cup water until blended. Stir over medium high heat until boiling; boil 2 minutes. Add 1 ¾ cups half and half, 1 cup milk, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon and 2 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped, stirring just until chocolate is melted and liquid is heated through; do not boil. Remove from heat; stir in ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; top with a marshmallow if desired. Serves 4.