Craving something warm and comforting?  This easy Hot Cocoa recipe won’t disappoint!  So much rich, chocolate flavor and it whips up in less than 2 minutes flat!  Made from scratch, in the microwave, with basic ingredients you probably already have on hand.  

Best tasting hot cocoa ever, and so simple to make! I did this in my microwave- took just over a minute, and I had all the ingredients already on hand.

I can’t seem to get enough hot cocoa at this time of year.  It’s my go-to afternoon drink.  It warms my hands and feels like such a treat.

Years ago, when I worked in an office as an architect, I used to keep packets in my desk drawer.  It was a nice break in my day, but honestly?  The flavor was pretty blech.  Watery, sugar-y, and really, zero chocolate flavor.

After my kiddos were born and I was home in the afternoons, I realized how easy it really is to make it homemade, from scratch, and how much more incredibly creamy, rich, and chocolate-y it can taste!

Best tasting hot cocoa ever, and so simple to make! I did this in my microwave- took just over a minute, and I had all the ingredients already on hand.

All in less than two minutes!  I do this in my microwave and it’s so easy.  A little cocoa powder, sweeten to taste, milk, pop it in, warm it up, stir in vanilla extract… boom!

Best tasting hot cocoa ever, and so simple to make! I did this in my microwave- took just over a minute, and I had all the ingredients already on hand.

I topped it off with a handful of marshmallows because duh, but there are ALL kinds of ways this can be jazzed up.  Sometimes I add almond extract, or peppermint extract, whipped cream, a dusting of cinnamon, heck I’ll even spike it with Bailey’s or Frangelico!  You just can’t go wrong.

Best tasting hot cocoa ever, and so simple to make! I did this in my microwave- took just over a minute, and I had all the ingredients already on hand.

Stop with the packets.  If you really want to taste chocolate, THIS is your jam!

*This is my “everyday” hot cocoa, but if you’re wanting something a little more fancy, check out my European-Style Hot Chocolate here 😉

4.30 stars (17 ratings)

Easy Hot Cocoa from Scratch

Servings: 1 large serving
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Craving something warm and comforting? This easy Hot Cocoa recipe won't disappoint! So much rich, chocolate flavor and it whips up in less than 2 minutes flat! Made from scratch, in the microwave, with basic ingredients you probably already have on hand.

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Ingredients

Instructions
 

  • Place the cocoa powder and sugar in the bottom of a microwave-safe mug, and stir together.  
  • Pour the milk over, and microwave until hot (on my microwave this takes about 90 seconds).  
  • Stir together until all the lumps have dissolved.  
  • Stir in the vanilla, and enjoy!
Calories: 244kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 30mg, Sodium: 132mg, Potassium: 516mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 25g, Vitamin A: 495IU, Calcium: 345mg, Iron: 1mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Drinks
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Best tasting hot cocoa ever, and so simple to make! I did this in my microwave- took just over a minute, and I had all the ingredients already on hand.

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    Allie is the creator and owner of Baking a Moment. She has been developing, photographing, videographing, and writing and sharing recipes here since 2012.

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