How do I make homemade hot cocoa with marshmallows?

Warm up with a cup of homemade hot cocoa topped with fluffy marshmallows. It's like a hug in a mug on a chilly day!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make homemade hot cocoa with marshmallows. Items include: milk cocoa powder sugar vanilla extract salt marshmallows

milk 2 cups
cocoa powder 2 tablespoons
sugar 2 tablespoons
vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon
salt A pinch
marshmallows As many as you desire (but save some for topping!)

Take note
Be careful not to overheat the milk when making the hot cocoa. And don't forget to save a few marshmallows for topping!

1

Gather Your Ingredients

Before we get started, let's make sure we have everything we need. You'll need: milk, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and marshmallows.

2

Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and a pinch of salt. This will give your hot cocoa a rich and sweet flavor.

3

Heat Up the Milk

Pour 2 cups of milk into a small saucepan and place it over medium heat. Stir occasionally to prevent the milk from scorching.

4

Add the Dry Ingredients

Once the milk is warm but not boiling, gradually whisk in the dry ingredient mixture. Keep whisking until the cocoa powder and sugar are fully dissolved.

5

Add a Dash of Vanilla

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. This will give your hot cocoa a delicious hint of vanilla flavor.

6

Serve and Top with Marshmallows

Pour the hot cocoa into mugs and top each mug with a handful of fluffy marshmallows. The marshmallows will slowly melt into the cocoa, creating a heavenly combination of flavors.