
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
Flavor profile
Non-alcoholic
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Cocoa Powder3 tblsp
- Water3 tblsp hot
- Vanilla Extract1/4 tsp
- Milk2 cups
- Sugar5 tblsp
- Salt(optional)1 dash
Instructions
Combine sugar, cocoa, salt and hot water in 1-quart micro-proof measuring cup (or coffee mug).
Microwave at HIGH (100%) for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until boiling.
Add milk.
Sitr and microwave an additonal 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until hot.
Stir in vanilla.
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




