SavvyMom’s Homemade Hot Cocoa

Ingredients6 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
6 tbsp sugar
5 cups milk
1 tsp vanilla (or to taste)
Pinch of cinnamon

Accompaniments
Orange zest
Whipped cream
Mini marshmallows
Carolan’s or Bailey’s Irish Cream liqueur
Candy canes (for stir sticks)

Method
Mix hot cocoa and sugar. Add milk, cinnamon, vanilla. Warm over a medium stove—do not let boil. Mix well and pour into mugs or thermos to stay warm.

Add your favourite age-appropriate accompaniment(s) to keep everyone happy.

From the SavvyMom kitchen to yours