Description
Discover the secret to making your coziest winter drink!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup whipped cream (optional)
- Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until steaming.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar until fully dissolved.
- Add the vanilla extract and stir to combine.
- Pour the hot cocoa into a mug and top with whipped cream if desired.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk or add a splash of cream.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your taste.
- Try adding a pinch of cinnamon for a warm spice twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg