HERSHEY'S "Perfectly Chocolate" Hot Cocoa
Want to know how to make hot chocolate? Start with HERSHEY’S Cocoa Powder! This stovetop recipe makes enough hot cocoa for six cups, but can be easily doubled to serve a crowd. Stick with the classic, or try one of three delicious flavor variations.
Ingredients
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups milk (1 qt.)
- 1/3 cup water hot
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Dash salt
- 1/4 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
Directions
- Mix sugar, cocoa and salt in medium saucepan; stir in water. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil and stir 2 minutes.
- Add milk; stir and heat until hot. Do Not Boil. Remove from heat; add vanilla. Beat with whisk until foamy. About six 6-ounce servings.
- Note: Recipe may be doubled.
- VARIATIONS: Add one of the following with the vanilla extract.
- CINNAMON COCOA: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- MINT COCOA: 1/2 teaspoon mint extract OR 3 tablespoons crushed hard peppermint candy.
- MOCHA COCOA: 1 to 2 tablespoons powdered instant coffee.
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