Perfect Hot Cocoa Recipe

Whether you live in an area where it snows or not, winter can cold, and everyone needs a tasty treat to help them warm up. Nothing makes a snowy day better than warming up with a nice cup of hot cocoa. Instant cocoa mixes are good, but this five-ingredient homemade cocoa recipe is going to have you reaching for more.

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 cups milk
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch cinnamon (optional)

Instructions:

1. Place a saucepan over medium heat. Add the cocoa powder and ¼ cup of the milk, and whisk until the cocoa powder is mostly integrated. Whisk in the remaining milk until smooth.
2. Add the remaining ingredients, and heat over medium heat until the chocolate is melted, about two minutes. Do not boil. Serve immediately.

This hot cocoa recipe is delicious as is, but if you want to make it next-level cozy, try adding some of the below toppings!

• Whipped cream
• Chocolate chips
• Marshmallows
• Peppermint candies
• Chocolate sauce