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Recipe of the Week: Hot Chocolate for One

January 8, 2014 by Valerie Ott 8 Comments

So how c-c-c-cold is it where you are? I haven’t been able to get warm these days. I wear layers, socks, and keep the thermostat up, but sometimes nothing works except hot coffee or tea. Unfortunately, my body can’t take too much caffeine, so the other day I made some hot chocolate, and it was such a nice little break in the day.

I’m not a big fan of the powdered kind…it’s always grainy and has a weird aftertaste, in my opinion. So I made my own, and it was so delicious. What a difference!

Hot Chocolate for One (or Two)*
2 T. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 T. sugar
Pinch of salt
1 c. milk
1/8 tsp. vanilla

Heat 2 T. of the milk in a saucepan on low and stir in the cocoa, sugar and salt. Keep stirring until everything has dissolved and you’ve basically just got melted chocolate.
Pour in the rest of the milk and the vanilla, and turn the heat up to medium. Constantly stir until it’s smooth and hot all the way through.

*When I double this, it makes plenty for me and our two little girls.

Hope this warms you up!

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  1. Vel Criste says

    January 9, 2014 at 2:17 pm

    Sounds great! Thanks Val!

    Reply
  2. Val @ Home Made Modern says

    January 9, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    Thanks for commenting, Vel! You're on of my most loyal followers, and I really appreciate you!

    Reply
  3. Maria says

    January 10, 2014 at 2:41 am

    Your hot chocolate looks great, I just made some too! Isn't homemade hot chocolate the best?! Especially in the winter 🙂

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  4. Val @ Home Made Modern says

    January 10, 2014 at 2:41 am

    Thanks, Maria! Yes, it's a special wintertime treat. Hope you enjoyed yours!

    Reply
  5. Jessi @ Practically Functional says

    January 11, 2014 at 1:49 pm

    Mmmm, this is how my mom always made hot chocolate for us when we were growing up! Pinning, and thanks for sharing at Creativity Unleashed!

    Reply
  6. Val @ Home Made Modern says

    January 11, 2014 at 1:52 pm

    Hi Jessi! Thx for coming by and for pinning! 🙂 Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  7. jadorecookies says

    January 14, 2014 at 1:24 am

    Mmmm delicious! I am definitely making this tonight!

    Reply
  8. Val @ Home Made Modern says

    January 14, 2014 at 1:25 am

    I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for visiting my blog!

    Reply

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