The BEST Homemade Hot Cocoa Recipe Ever

I made Janelle's hot cocoa for my family and we drank it for days lol! It made a lot and my husband LOVED it! As soon as it was gone he said "make some more!"


So this recipe comes with 2 thumbs up from my family!


Janelle says "There is nothing more comforting on a cool day than to walk into a nice warm home and be welcomed with a cup of homemade hot cocoa. This is a special treat I make for my children and my neighbors. It is simple and can be kept warm in the Crockpot. This recipe combines cocoa with chocolate chips to make it extra chocolaty. I also add 1 container of cool whip to make it extra creamy."

Milk, cocoa, chocolate chips, hot water, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar and salt

Add chocolate chips and whisk well until melted.

Add milk, vanilla, and cinnamon and whisk well.




Add an 8 oz container of cool whip- this makes it very creamy!!!

Transfer into a Crockpot on the lowest heat to keep warm



When ready to serve, top with whipped cream or marshmallows. Ahhhhh....this is not your instant cocoa mix, my friends! This is a REAL treat....mmMMM....Enjoy!

~Janelle


Homemade Hot Cocoa

(Serves 10)

3/4 cup sugar
1 cup cocoa powder
1 cup chocolate chips
1 tsp salt
1 cup hot water
1/2 gallon milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 8 oz whipped cream
*extra whipped cream or marshmallows to garnish


In a med/large pot on the stovetop (med/high heat) pour in hot water, sugar, cocoa powder and salt- whisk well. Add chocolate chips, whisk well until melted. Add milk and whisk again until well combined. Add vanilla and cinnamon then stir in whipped cream. Serve and garnish!

If you are making this in advance (for example, going out to play in the snow-etc.) simply place in the Crockpot on low heat -it will be waiting for you when you come in from the cold!!!!

Thank you Janelle for an amazing recipe!
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