Quick and Easy
HERSHEY'S Perfectly Chocolate Hot Cocoa
Details
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Skill Level
- Beginner
- Yields
- 6 (6 oz.) servings
What to know how to make hot chocolate? Start with HERSHEY'S Cocoa Powder! This stovetop recipe makes enough hot cocoa for six cups, but can be easily doubled to serve a crowd. Stick with the classic, or try one of three delicious flavor variations.
Ingredients & Directions
- Prep Time
- 25 minutes
Ingredients
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1/2 cupsugar
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1/4 cupHERSHEY'S Cocoa
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pinchsalt
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4 cupsmilk (1-qt.)
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3/4 tspvanilla extract
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1/3 cupwater hot
Directions
1
Mix sugar, cocoa and salt in medium saucepan; stir in water. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil and stir 2 minutes.
2
Add milk; stir and heat until hot. Do Not Boil. Remove from heat; add vanilla. Beat with whisk until foamy. About six 6-ounce servings.
Tip
Recipe can be multiplied for larger groups.
Variations: Add one of the following with the vanilla extract.
Cinnamon Cocoa: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
Mint Cocoa: 1/2 teaspoon mint extract OR 3 tablespoons crushed hard peppermint candy.
Mocha Cocoa: 1 to 2 tablespoons powdered instant coffee.
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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container 6 servingsServing size 6 fl.oz. (192g)Amount per servingCalories140% Daily Value*Total Fat 3.5g 4%Saturated Fat 2g 10%Trans Fat 0gCholesterol 15mg 5%Sodium 100mg 4%Total Carbohydrates 22g 8%Dietary Fiber 0g 0%Total Sugars 20gIncludes 12g Added Sugar 24%Protein 6gVitamin D 2 10%Calcium 196mg 15%Iron 1mg 6%Potassium 229mg 4%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.
