Microwave Hot Cocoa

Microwave Hot Cocoa

Cocoa, sugar and hot water microwaved to a boil, then finished with milk and vanilla. Homemade cocoa in five minutes flat.

LightCocoa

Easy

Difficulty

5 min

Time

240 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Non-alcoholic

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Cocoa Powder· not in your bar3 tblsp

    Or swap: Hot Chocolate — sweeter — cut other sugar

  • Water· not in your bar3 tblsp hot
  • Vanilla Extract· not in your bar1/4 tsp

    Or swap: Vanilla Syrup — adds a little sweetness

  • Milk· not in your bar2 cups

    Or swap: Half-and-Half — richer, Plant-Based Milk — dairy-free swap

  • Sugar· not in your bar5 tblsp

    Or swap: Honey — floral sweetness, Simple Syrup — dissolves instantly

  • Salt(optional)· not in your bar1 dash

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar, cocoa, salt and hot water in 1-quart micro-proof measuring cup (or coffee mug).

  2. Microwave at HIGH (100%) for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until boiling.

  3. Add milk.

  4. Sitr and microwave an additonal 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until hot.

  5. Stir in vanilla.

  6. Blend well.

Pairs well with

Quick homemade cocoa comfort calls for cookie-jar staples:

  • Oatmeal raisin cookies
  • Graham crackers
  • Mini marshmallows by the handful
  • Peanut butter cups

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