Hot Cocoa for One
When you’re on your own during a chilly winter’s night, this homemade hot cocoa recipe for one is just what you need for cozy comfort. Give it a quick spin in the microwave, then add marshmallows or chocolate shavings for a decadent touch.
Ingredients
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 to 3 teaspoons HERSHEY'S Cocoa
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup milk
- Dash salt
Directions
- Mix sugar, cocoa and salt in large mug.
- Heat milk in microwave at HIGH (100%) 1-1/2 minutes or until hot.
- Gradually add hot milk to cocoa mixture in mug, stirring until well blended.
- Stir in vanilla. 1 serving.
- VARIATIONS:
- Rich and Adult: Increase cocoa to 2 tablespoons; follow recipe above.
- Lower Fat: Use nonfat milk; follow recipe above.
- Sugar Free: Omit sugar. Combine cocoa and salt. Proceed as above, using nonfat milk. Stir in vanilla and sugar substitute with sweetening equivalence of 2 tablespoons sugar.
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