Traditional Hot Cocoa Recipe
Ingredients
| Unsweetened cocoa powder | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Hot water | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Milk | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Vanilla extract | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Marshmallows | 4 Large |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 125 Calories from Fat 26
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3 g4.6%
Saturated Fat 1.7 g8.7%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 2.8 mg0.9%
Sodium 21.2 mg0.9%
Total Carbohydrates 29 g9.6%
Dietary Fiber 5 g19.9%
Sugars 18.6 g
Protein 4 g8%
Vitamin A 0.6% Vitamin C
Calcium 5.2% Iron 11.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1 In a deep 1-1/2-quart casserole with lid, thoroughly blend cocoa powder and sugar.
2 Whisk in hot water until blended.
3 Cover and microwave at 100% (HIGH) for 2 minutes.
4 Gradually whisk in milk. Cover.
5 Microwave at 100% (HIGH) 7-1/2 to 8-1/2 minutes or until heated through.
6 Whisk every 2 minutes.
7 Whisk in vanilla.
8 Ladle cocoa into 3 or 4 mugs.
9 Top each serving with a marshmallow.
10 Arrange mugs in a circle in the microwave oven.
11 Microwave at 100% (HIGH) for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until marshmallows are puffed.
SERVING
12 Serve hot.
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