Hershey’s “Perfectly Chocolate” Hot Cocoa - VeryVera
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Hershey’s “Perfectly Chocolate” Hot Cocoa

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c granulated sugar
  • 1/4 c Hershey’s Cocoa
  • Dash salt
  • 1/3 c hot water
  • 4 c whole milk
  • 3/4 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Mix the sugar, cocoa, and salt in a medium saucepan. Stir in the water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
  2. Add in the milk. Stir and heat until hot. Do not boil.
  3. Remove from the heat and add in the vanilla. Beat with a whisk until foamy.

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