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Growing up in snowy Canadian winters, my mom would always make my brothers and me hot cocoa after a night of tobogganing. When I got older – and had long since abandoned real cocoa for the instant variety – I had a craving one night for a more wholesome treat. Here’s my recipe for a creamier, homestyle cup of cocoa. Perfect for those snowy winter nights!
Ingredients
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/3 cup boiling water
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup half-and-half, divided
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 large marshmallows
Directions
Step 1
Whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan; stir in boiling water. Whisk until sugar is dissolved.
Step 2
Bring cocoa mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes; stir milk and 1/2 cup half-and-half into water mixture. Cook and stir just until hot, about 2 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in remaining half-and-half and vanilla extract.
Step 3
Divide cocoa into mugs, top with marshmallows, and serve.
Cook’s Note:
Ground cinnamon may also be omitted in place of a whole cinnamon stick, used to garnish.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 332 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat12g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat7g | 36% |
| Cholesterol37mg | 12% |
| Sodium152mg | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrate52g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber2g | 9% |
| Total Sugars42g | |
| Protein10g | |
| Vitamin C1mg | 5% |
| Calcium289mg | 22% |
| Iron1mg | 6% |
| Potassium465mg | 10% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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