From-Scratch Hot Cocoa

Sean
Sean @haffathot
Burlington, Massachusetts

There's nothing more satisfying than making a rich hot cocoa that does not come from a foil-lined paper envelope.

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Ingredients

10 mins
6 servings
  1. 1/4 cupcocoa powder
  2. 1/4 cupall-purpose flour
  3. 1/2 cupsugar
  4. 6 cupmilk
  5. 1/2 tspvanilla extract
  6. 1bag of regular or mini marshmallows

Cooking Instructions

10 mins
  1. 1

    In a medium-sized saucepan, mix the dry ingredients, and turn the stovetop to medium-low.

  2. 2

    Add 1/4 cup of the milk, and stir smooth.

  3. 3

    Stir in, bit by bit, more and more of the milk, but only as much at a time as can be added while keeping the liquid silky smooth.

  4. 4

    When all milk is incorporated, add the vanilla.

  5. 5

    Allow the hot cocoa to thicken just a bit, by stirring for about 5-7 more minutes, and then serve with marshmallows.

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amy.snyder.129
amy.snyder.129 @cook_3061416
This coco is soooooo goood. I added a tiny bit of instant espresso. Everyone loved it. ~O)

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Sean @haffathot
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Burlington, Massachusetts
I am a Boston attorney raised on Sicilian and Calabrian cooking.I study new foods and cuisines all the time, and I've been cooking most of my life. I really try to stay away from using processed food as ingredients or forcing together clashing spices. I go for more savory than sweet.
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