Best Rich Stove Top Hot Cocoa Recipes

Old Fashioned Stovetop Hot Chocolate image

Provided by The SouthernPlate Staff

Categories Drinks

Time 6m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, and 1/2 cup of milk.
Stir constantly over medium heat until the hot chocolate mixture comes to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
Add the remaining milk and heat, do not boil. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla if desired.
Serve hot with mini marshmallows. Makes six servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

Rich Hot Cocoa image

Provided by SouthernBell2627

Categories Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups hot water
1/4-1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 dash salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

Measure water into a 2-quart sauce pan. Add sugar, cocoa and salt. Heat water over medium heat. Stir mixture until cocoa dissolves completely. Gently bring mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a fast simmer and simmer it for about 5 minutes. Finally add the evaporated milk and stir to blend. Reheat briefly, but don't boil. Pour the hot chocolate into small mugs.
This recipe makes 4 6-ounce size servings.
I added a spoonful of whipped topping on the top of each filled mug. It was delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.2, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 24.7, Sodium 131.9, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 12.7, Protein 6.8

Rich Hot Cocoa for Two With Flavor Variations image

Provided by swissms

Categories Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons water
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
whipped cream or mini marshmallows
1 medium banana, mashed (combine in blender)
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (combine in blender)
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon crushed peppermint candies or 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick
1 -2 tablespoon Grand Marnier

Steps:

Combine sugar, cocoa, and water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Add milk and heat to serving temperature. Do not boil.
Add vanilla; serve in mugs and top with spoonful of wihhpped cream or marshmallows.
Stir or blend in flavor variations if desired.