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Vanilla Almond Hot Cocoa

18 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)

Updated: Dec. 26, 2023
Treat your family to this comforting, homemade cocoa as you decorate the tree or open holiday gifts. Vanilla and almond extracts make it taste even more special. —Vicki Holloway, Joelton, Tennessee
Vanilla Almond Hot Cocoa
Vanilla Almond Hot Cocoa Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 cups 2% milk
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • Miniature marshmallows, optional

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa and salt. Stir in milk and water. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in extracts. Serve in mugs, with marshmallows if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 195 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 151mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.