Scoring decadent hot chocolatein just 15 minutes!is easier than you think.
Learn our Test Kitchen’s tips for how to make hot chocolate usingcocoa powderon the stove.
Then, you’ll find some fun ways to change up the flavor.
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How to Make Hot Chocolate with Cocoa Powder
1.
Use a whisk to thoroughly mix the sugar and the cocoa.
This helps prevent lumps from forming when the liquid is added.
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Cook and stir over medium-low heat until the mixture just comes to boiling.
There should be bubbles over the entire surface.
Gradually add3 cupsadditional half-and-half, light cream, or whole milk to the saucepan, whisking constantly.
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Heat through, but do not boil.
sugar and 4 tsp.
unsweetened cocoa powder when combining the dry ingredients.
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Ladle into Cups
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1 tsp.
Pour the hot cocoa into mugs or cups using a ladle or measuring cup.
If desired,serve with marshmallowsor whipped cream.
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Semisweet chocolate is the typical choice for hot chocolate.
Milk chocolate is too mild.
Try using part or all half-and-half or even a littleheavy cream mixed with the milk.
This recipe for hot chocolate makes four to six servings.
Stir in a 13 cup sugar and 12 cup milk.
Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture just comes to a boil.
Stir in 312 cups additional milk and heat through but do not boil.
Remove from the heat.
Sift sweetened cocoa atop and carefully remove the stencil.
Repeat with additional marshmallows and sweetened cocoa.
Hot Chocolate vs.
Hot Cocoa: Whats the Difference?
Hot chocolate and hot cocoa are used interchangeably, but they have different meanings.
Hot chocolate is technically made with melted chocolate, while hot cocoa starts with cocoa powder.
However, either method will get you the creamy, chocolaty drink everyone loves in winter.
Some are adults-only, others are kid-friendly.
