Quick and Easy Hot Chocolate Recipe
Make this quick and easy hot chocolate recipe for fast, tasty hot chocolate without the wait or worry of scorching your homemade cocoa on the stovetop.
Recipe
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- Pinch of salt (to taste)
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream (optional)
Directions
- Add cocoa powder, sugar, and salt to a mug, and stir until combined thoroughly.
- Add the hot water (I heat my water up in a kettle, but you can warm it up in the microwave, too) and mix well, until the cocoa powder mixture is dissolved.
- Add the milk (and cream, if you’re adding cream) and stir it all together, then microwave for about 30 to 45 seconds (or, until it’s just warm enough to enjoy without burning your mouth).
- Top with whipped cream, if you like.
- Serve and enjoy.