Favorite Hot Chocolate

Name: Favorite Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 6-1/2 cups water; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Sweetened whipped cream, optional

You need just a few basic ingredients to stir up this spirit-warming sipper. It's smooth and not too sweet, making it just right for cozy winter days. —Flo Snodderly, North Vernon, IN

Ingredients

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup baking cocoa
6-1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Sweetened whipped cream, optional

Directions

Place milk and cocoa in a large saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Gradually stir in water; heat through, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. If desired, top with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 177 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Creamy Hot Chocolate in Quick Cooking November/December 2001

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Mommyofdisco

Nov 15, 2015

I did not care for this, I just tried it tonight and will try a different recipe in the future. I used almond milk instead of water. This was very sweet I could taste vanilla with the bitter cocoa aftertaste.
Amy the Midwife

Nov 24, 2012

Very good, but I did make some changes. I used 6 c. of 1% milk and 1/2 c. half and half (since that's what I had on hand) and I used almond flavoring instead of vanilla. I swirled whipped cream on top and sprinkled it with cinnamon. Everyone loved it.I disagree that it wasn't sweet enough. I actually thought it was a bit too sweet, but a little more milk could have fixed it.
kacatj

Dec 18, 2011

The phone was ringing all day long I need I need that recipe loved it. At a school party for Christmas.
kengrants

Oct 5, 2011

Good chocolate taste... not sweet enough at all. Very bland. It should not be called "creamy" either because it's not creamy at all.... maybe make it with milk instead of water and add a little sugar... I won't be making this again.
LatelyLisa

Nov 11, 2010

This is the hot chocolate recipe we took with us when we stayed at a log cabin in the mountains last winter!! Delicious and great memories too!!
beksand

Jan 26, 2009

This is my husbands new favorite hot chocolate. Thanks!
jenny73

Jan 6, 2008

This is the best hot chocolate I've tasted. My kids always request it after they have been playing in the snow.