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Old-Fashioned Hot Cocoa
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- SERVES
- 12
- COOK TIME
- 10 Min
Grab your favorite mug and blanket, 'cause our Old-Fashioned Hot Cocoa is gonna make you feel so cozy, you'll just wanna curl up in front of the TV, or with a good book! Don't the mini marshmallows look like little pillows?
What You'll Need
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups warm water
- 8 cups whole milk
- 48 mini marshmallows
What to Do
- In a large saucepan, combine cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Gradually stir in the water and simmer over low heat for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Gradually add the milk and heat, but do not allow mixture to boil.
- Remove from heat and serve in mugs, topped with mini marshmallows.
Note
You may substitute whole milk with skim milk if you want to cut down on the fat in this drink. Use 3 cups of water and 4 cups skim milk. To make this cocoa drink even creamier, you can use 8 cups of half-and-half!
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 1
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 288
- Calories from Fat 174
- Total Fat 19g 30 %
- Saturated Fat 12g 60 %
- Trans Fat 0.0 0 %
- Protein 5.9g 12 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 60mg 20 %
- Sodium 171mg 7 %
- Total Carbohydrates 27g 9 %
- Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7 %
- Sugars 16g 0 %
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linlyn
Nov 29, 2019
how do you substitute 1/2 1/2 for the milk (skim) I thought whole milk would be great
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maquedafatima 8901382
Oct 19, 2015
can i use any kind of milk?
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Test Kitchen Team
Oct 19, 2015
Any kind of milk can be used for this hot cocoa, so be sure to use your favorite! :)
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toniretman 5006408
Dec 07, 2014
I was wondering about the serving size. I realize I can just cut recipe in half, but would it be okay to save some for later?
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Test Kitchen Team
Dec 08, 2014
Yes, it's definitely okay to refrigerate for later! :) Enjoy
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CookingWithShag
Aug 14, 2014
My grandkids loved this. MMMMMMM!
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larry2137 0871200
Feb 01, 2013
to make this drink even more delicious, after removing from heat, add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract and whip until frothy.
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lostmtn355 4660720
Jan 31, 2013
NOT Splenda... STEVIA - plant based sweetener... splenda is CHEMICAL based>>>
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patriciawilcoxen 8478558
Dec 27, 2010
you can also substitute half the sugar for splenda if you are a diabetic it still tastes great and not so hard on your sugar readings.
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