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

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

  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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