Hot Cocoa by the Mug

Cocoa by the Mug . . . in one of Barry's
hand thrown mugs.

I'm the first to admit that it's not as rich as the Homemade Cocoa that starts from a cooked mixture but it is definitely a quick-fix for a cocoa craving . . . and oh, so much better than the powdered stuff mixed with water.

This is also a fun project for kids.

Hot Cocoa by the Cup     1 serving

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

Pinch salt (about 1/16 teaspoon)

1 cup milk

1/4 teaspoon vanilla

1.  Measure and then mix sugar, cocoa and salt in large mug.

2.  Heat milk in a 1 ½ to 2-cup measure in the microwave on HIGH (100%) 1 1/2 minutes or until hot. (Note -- I know this adds an extra dish but when I tried to add the milk to the mug to heat, inevitably it ran over the top even when using a 10 or 12 oz. mug.)

3.  Pour hot milk into the mug and stir.

Ready to stir.

4.  Stir in vanilla.

Ready to drink—Yum!

Recipe without photos . . .

Hot Cocoa by the Cup     1 serving

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

Pinch salt (about 1/16 teaspoon)

1 cup milk

1/4 teaspoon vanilla

1.  Measure and then mix sugar, cocoa and salt in large mug.

2.  Heat milk in a 1 ½ to 2-cup measure in the microwave on HIGH (100%) 1 1/2 minutes or until hot. (Note -- I know this adds an extra dish but when I tried to add the milk to the mug to heat, inevitably it ran over the top even when using a 10 or 12 oz. mug.)

3.  Pour hot milk into the mug and stir

4.  Stir in vanilla..