Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy experience of Santa’s Favorite Hot Cocoa, perfect for cozy winter nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Whipped cream for topping
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Add the milk and heavy cream to the saucepan and whisk until smooth.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it is hot but not boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot cocoa into mugs and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg