Description
A rich and creamy stovetop hot cocoa infused with aromatic cinnamon and smooth vanilla extract. This version avoids artificial mixes for a more authentic chocolate taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Whisk cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of milk to create a smooth paste, ensuring all cocoa clumps are gone.
- Gradually whisk in the remaining milk until the mixture is uniform.
- Heat the cocoa over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until steaming and small bubbles form around the edges.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately to prevent boiling over.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and serve in pre-warmed mugs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American