We returned from Christmas to a winter wonderland, 22 inches of snow in Central Park! As soon as we got home (seriously we didn't even unload the car) we suited up and headed out to the park to play in the snow. The wind was gusting, so we only stayed about 20 minutes, but there is nothing like that first real snow of the season. It seemed fitting to come in from the cold and have some hot cocoa. That usually requires milk, right? And I've been out of town for 4 days...Hmmmm, what to do? Bare cupboards. I was able to get my hands on a can of evaporated milk and a can of sweetened condensed milk. I went with the latter, grabbed some cocoa and went to town:
Homemade Hot Cocoa
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
7 cups hot water
Mini Marshmallows (optional)
In a large saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, cocoa, sugar, vanilla and salt and mix well. Over medium heat, slowly stir in the water and heat through (do not boil). Top with mini marshmallows, or enjoy it plain!
Mix it up: try different variations by adding chili pepper for Mexican Hot Chocolate (probably about 1/2 teaspoon), mint extract for Mint Hot Chocolate, or caramel flavoring for a Dulce De Leche Hot Chocolate!
Homemade Hot Cocoa
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
7 cups hot water
Mini Marshmallows (optional)
In a large saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, cocoa, sugar, vanilla and salt and mix well. Over medium heat, slowly stir in the water and heat through (do not boil). Top with mini marshmallows, or enjoy it plain!
Mix it up: try different variations by adding chili pepper for Mexican Hot Chocolate (probably about 1/2 teaspoon), mint extract for Mint Hot Chocolate, or caramel flavoring for a Dulce De Leche Hot Chocolate!
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