How to Make Hot Cocoa!! Hot Chocolate For One Recipe

Learn how to make a single cup of hot cocoa using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. No mix, no big batch of stuff, no non-dairy creamer, nothing special, just 5 simple ingredients. Perfect to warm your bones on a cold winter day!

What you'll need:
2 Tbsp white granulated sugar (25 grams)
1 1/2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder (3.7 grams)
pinch salt
1 1/4 cups whole milk (300 ml)
2-3 drops vanilla extract
whipped cream (optional)

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[fallenfrostspirit]

It is the middle of a hot summer, and I'm craving hot cocoa.

Does anyone else have this dilemma?

[faerie]

i used 2 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa, added some honey and cinnamon and it came out fantastic!

[eqlzr]

When I was a kid 65 years ago, my little bro and I had a paper route. We served about a quarter of our smallish town, so it was a big route everyday, and we often worked into the night during the winter. As part of the job, we had to get up about 4 a.m. every Sunday and deliver the gargantuan version of the Sunday Register and Tribune. Each copy ran over a pound typically, so we were lugging around a lot of weight. Sometimes in winter, if it was particularly cold, my dad would get up early and help us. By cold, I mean -50 to -75 degrees below zero F with windchill on top of that. It took several hours to complete the route, and as a treat after we got home, my mom would often make us fresh hot chocolate and toast and butter with apple jelly. For some reason, that is one of those Heavenly combos. Believe me, you've not tasted delicious hot chocolate until after delivering hundreds of copies of the Sunday Register and Tribune for several hours in early morning darkness in -75 degree below zero weather. I don't think she ever had those cute holiday decorations sitting next to the cocoa cups on the table though.

[rootboycooks]

No whipped cream is NOT optional! It is mandatory! Have a rocking Christmas Jason!

[suchisubhrabhattacharya]

"Spoons aren't really meant for mixing"
Me: My whole life has been a lie
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[damned_]

When I got home from work my mama was getting ready to make this very recipe. I told her to keep the half & half in the recipe, and instead of whole milk she used unsweetened almond milk. She didn’t put all the sugar as we tend to use a tad less of any sweetener. We also used the cocoa powder we had on hand which was a delicious black cocoa powder I got from Amazon. It was the *BEST* fresh hot cocoa I ever Thanks for the great idea and for sharing. 😄

[pamcake]

It’s a snow day today, we got 10” last night, and I’m making a hot cup of cocoa for my 9 year old who just came in from playing. Great recipe. She loved it. Thank you!

[wildheart]

This cocoa looks yummy! I loved your set decoration.

[joshuaedwards]

Its so simple and easy with average home ingredients thank you

[Vampyre]

I made this tonight and it was so good! Way better than a pre-made packet.

[sooper]

This is THE perfect recipe! I keep returning to it... Thanks for sharing!!!

[FlowerShiba]

It’s the middle of October and there’s nothing else that hits the spot like a good hot cocoa. Thank you so much for this recipe!!

[tiamoore]

I am a hot chocolate snob, I don't drink coffee and am very picky about places that don't make as good hot chocolate as they do there coffee. Where I live we have a company that makes one of the best hot chocolates I have had. My 7 year old son and I made this today and it tasted just like that hot chocolate. This was absolutely fantastic. Thank you!!! Now even during quarantine we can have our favorite hot chocolate at home.

[randyandrichard]

This is how my mother used to make it when we were kids. Before you could just open a pouch and add water. Delicious!
Merry Christmas! We love your channel.

[saraabusaleh]

I literally did this in less than 10 minutes and it turned out FANTASTIC!

[framedavinci]

We don't get any videos for what seemed like 2 months. Then, all of the sudden, 2 videos in a week. Nice surprise. Keep 'em coming.

[XantiaD]

When you're mixing in your powdered ingredients "really well" you might want to pay attention to the big blob stuck in your mug opposite the handle. That being said...
A thermos of hot cocoa always accompanied us onto the mountain when my parents used to take us up to find the perfect Christmas tree (I truly pity people who have only had "farmed" trees from those depressing lots in their lives - such a delightful adventure was the perfect way to begin the Christmas festivities!) and hot cocoa always brings a smile to my face.

[kellyfitzgerald]

I stumbles across your videos the other day while looking for a soft pretzel recipe. Since then, not only did I make the pretzels but I'm hooked on your videos! Keep 'em coming! They are enjoyable to watch and I think you explain your ingredients and directions very well. I can't wait to see more. :)

[emmanueldelgado]

Thank you I just made this and it is very good

[nywa]

Thank you for the recipe! I used unsweetened almond milk and it turned out great! A bit too sweet for my taste, but that can easily be adjusted. And I spilled some milk too hahaha