Simple Hot Cocoa For One Recipes

HOT COCOA FOR ONE

Steps:

• Add sugar, cocoa and salt into a large cup.
• Heat milk in microwave on high for 1 minute or until hot.
• Pour milk into cocoa mixture; stir.
• Stir in vanilla.

SIMPLE HOT COCOA FOR ONE

Steps:

• Whisk together the cocoa, sugar, salt, and about 2 tablespoons milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until cocoa and sugar are dissolved. Whisk in the rest of the milk and heat it over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until it is hot. Stir in the vanilla and serve.
• If you like it frothy, blend it in the blender.
• This recipe multiplies easily. When you get up to a quart of milk, use 1/4 teaspoon salt.

EASY TWO-MINUTE HOT CHOCOLATE BY THE MUG

Steps:

• Pour milk into a microwave-safe mug and heat on high for about 1 minutes 30 seconds, or until milk is steaming but not boiling.
• Add chocolate chips, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and pinch salt. Stir until chocolate has completely melted, about 30 seconds.
• Top with whipped cream or marshmallows, if desired, and serve.

CREAMY HOT COCOA FOR ONE

Steps:

• Mix together cocoa and sugar in mug, heat milk, pour into mug and add vanilla.

HOT CHOCOLATE FOR ONE

Steps:

• Mix together sugar, cocoa and salt in a small saucepan.
• Whisk in water, stirring until smooh.
• Bring to a boil and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until dark and syrupy.
• Add milk and heat just until hot Do not allow milk to boil.
• Remove from heat and add vanilla.
• Pour into a 10 ounce mug, garnish as desired, and serve.
• Note - Add other dry spices, such as cinnamon, cayenne or instant coffee during Step 1. Add liquid extracts, such as orange or mint (or flavored liqueurs) at Step 5.
• Optional - You could make this in your microwave, if you wanted. Mix the syrup right in your mug. Cook on "high" for about 30 seconds. Add milk and heat on "medium" for about 2 minutes. Add vanilla and serve.

CHOCOLATEY HOT COCOA FOR ONE

Steps:

• In a small, heavy saucepan, stir together the cocoa and sugar, crushing any lumps.
• First by approximately Tablespoons, and then in a slow steady stream, stir in the milk.
• Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the pan, just until bubbles appear at the sides.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla or liqueur.
• Top with ground nutmeg or cinnamon, whipped cream or marshmallows.