RECIPE: HOT VANILLA COCOA | HOSLEY | MODERN HOME DECOR & FURNITURE STORE

This time of year is a favorite of many. Inside our homes, we light candles, gather around fireplaces, and wrap ourselves up in warm alpaca throws. Whenever there is a sudden dip in room temperature, we like to keep our hands toasty by wrapping them around a nice cup of hot cocoa. Here's an easy recipe to help you warm up!

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
1/3 cup boiling water
3 1/2 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup half-and-half cream

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. Blend in the boiling water.
Bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. Simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. Watch that it doesn't scorch.
Stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil.
Remove from heat and add vanilla. Divide between 4 mugs.
Add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.
Enjoy!