Rich Stove Top Hot Cocoa Food

OLD FASHIONED STOVETOP HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, and 1/2 cup of milk.
• Stir constantly over medium heat until the hot chocolate mixture comes to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
• Add the remaining milk and heat, do not boil. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla if desired.
• Serve hot with mini marshmallows. Makes six servings.

CLASSIC HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Combine the milk, heavy cream, sugar, cocoa powder and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the sugar and cocoa powder dissolve and the milk is steaming; do not boil.
• Whisk in half of the chopped chocolate until melted, then whisk in the remaining chocolate until smooth. Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla. Pour into mugs and top with marshmallows or whipped cream.

STOVETOP HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, mix the sugars, cocoa and salt; gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Ladle into mugs. If desired, top with marshmallows.

DELICIOUS HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• To make the basic hot chocolate, combine the milk with the half-and-half in a small saucepan. Warm over medium-low heat, and then stir in the chocolate chips. Stir until melted (though there will still be lovely particles of chocolate throughout). If it's too chocolaty for you, splash in a little more milk. Add a splash of vanilla extract. If it's not quite sweet enough for you, add 1 teaspoon or so of sugar. Serve in mugs with whipped cream.

DAIRY-FREE AND DELICIOUS HOT COCOA

Steps:

• Pour the soy milk into a microwaveable mug and microwave on high for 1 minute.
• Add the cocoa powder and sugar and stir well to combine.
• Note: If using plain soy or rice milk, you can add 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.
• I've also added almond extract with wonderful results.
• The amounts can be tweaked depending on how chocolatey you like your cocoa!
• Enjoy!

EASY HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan and heat until desired temperature.
• Pour into glass and garnish with marshmallow cream and chocolate shavings.

RICH HOT COCOA

Steps:

• Measure water into a 2-quart sauce pan. Add sugar, cocoa and salt. Heat water over medium heat. Stir mixture until cocoa dissolves completely. Gently bring mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a fast simmer and simmer it for about 5 minutes. Finally add the evaporated milk and stir to blend. Reheat briefly, but don't boil. Pour the hot chocolate into small mugs.
• This recipe makes 4 6-ounce size servings.
• I added a spoonful of whipped topping on the top of each filled mug. It was delicious!

RICH HOT COCOA FOR TWO WITH FLAVOR VARIATIONS

Steps:

• Combine sugar, cocoa, and water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
• Add milk and heat to serving temperature. Do not boil.
• Add vanilla; serve in mugs and top with spoonful of wihhpped cream or marshmallows.
• Stir or blend in flavor variations if desired.

HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• In an airtight container, combine all ingredients. Store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. Yield: 13 cups mix (about 41 servings). , To prepare: Dissolve 4-5 tablespoons mix with 1 cup boiling water; stir well. , For spiced cocoa: Add 1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg plus 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to 3 cups of the basic cocoa mix. , For mocha cocoa: Add 1/4 cup instant coffee granules to 3 cups of the basic cocoa mix.

RICH STOVE TOP HOT COCOA

Steps:

• Mix cocoa, sugar and salt into a small bowl.
• Put water in small pot to boil.
• Once boiling, add cocoa mix and stir with whisk until well blended. When bubbly, continue to stir for another 2-3 minutes.
• Slowly add in milk (or both milk and cream). Occasionally stir until milk is on the verge of boiling.
• Stir in vanilla and remove from heat. Pour into your favorite cocoa mug! It may need time to cool. Enjoy!
• **If there's extra, you can store in the fridge for 1-2 days. Just reheat and stir and will still be good!