Best 7 Hot Cocoa For One Recipes

SIMPLE HOT COCOA FOR ONE

Steps:

• Whisk together the cocoa, sugar, salt, and about 2 tablespoons milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until cocoa and sugar are dissolved. Whisk in the rest of the milk and heat it over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until it is hot. Stir in the vanilla and serve.
• If you like it frothy, blend it in the blender.
• This recipe multiplies easily. When you get up to a quart of milk, use 1/4 teaspoon salt.

HOT COCOA FOR ONE

Steps:

• Add sugar, cocoa and salt into a large cup.
• Heat milk in microwave on high for 1 minute or until hot.
• Pour milk into cocoa mixture; stir.
• Stir in vanilla.

CREAMY HOT COCOA

Steps:

• Combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. Blend in the boiling water. Bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. Simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. Watch that it doesn't scorch. Stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil! Remove from heat and add vanilla. Divide between 4 mugs. Add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.

HOMEMADE HOT COCOA

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa and salt. Add water; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in milk; heat to serving temperature (do not boil). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Whisk until frothy. If desired, garnish with marshmallows, cream or cinnamon sticks.

CHOCOLATEY HOT COCOA FOR ONE

Steps:

• In a small, heavy saucepan, stir together the cocoa and sugar, crushing any lumps.
• First by approximately Tablespoons, and then in a slow steady stream, stir in the milk.
• Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the pan, just until bubbles appear at the sides.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla or liqueur.
• Top with ground nutmeg or cinnamon, whipped cream or marshmallows.

HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine milk powder, confectioner's sugar, cocoa powder, and creamer. Stir till thoroughly combined. Store cocoa mixture in an airtight container. Makes about 15 cups mix, or enough for about 45 servings.
• For 1 serving, place 1/3 cup cocoa mixture in a coffee cup or mug, and add 3/4 cup boiling water. Stir to dissolve. Top with dollop of whipped cream or a few marshmallows, if desired.

SIMPLE HOT CHOCOLATE FOR ONE

Steps:

• Bring the liquid almost to a simmer with the salt over medium heat, then remove it from the heat and add the chocolate. Let it rest for 1 minute, then whisk the mixture until chocolate is melted and liquid is smooth. Stir in vanilla and taste it. If you want a stronger, deeper chocolate flavor, whisk in the cocoa. If necessary, reheat the liquid over medium-low heat, stirring.
• If you like it frothy, or the cocoa powder didn't blend in smoothly, blend it in the blender.
• This recipe multiplies easily. When you get up to a quart of milk, use 1/4 teaspoon salt.