| We've had three snow storms so far--but not serious snow. Still, the kids are likely to get chilled Halloween night. Hot cocoa will be nice.
You can make better hot cocoa from scratch. Why? Because you can use better cocoa and more of it--rich and dark, milk chocolate, and more. And you're going to make it with fresh milk, not nonfat dry milk.
- In a medium pan, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder with a whisk until it is uniformly mixed.
- Add 1 cup milk and whisk until combined.
- Cook and stir over medium heat just until it starts to boil. Gradually add another 3 ½ cups milk while whisking.
- Heat through until hot but not boiling.
- Add a teaspoon of optional vanilla.
Really good cocoa is much richer and darker than store brands. If you a smoother cocoa, use more milk.
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