Old Fashioned Hot Cocoa
December 12, 2025 • 0 comments
Nothing beats real hot cocoa made from scratch. No packets, no artificial flavors. Just pure, simple ingredients that warm you from the inside out. The kind that actually nourishes you while it warms you up. Perfect for cold winter nights, after playing in the snow, or anytime you need a little comfort in a mug.
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- Servings: 6
Ingredients
- (6 cups) Raw Milk
- (6 Tablespoons) Cocoa Powder
- (6 Tablespoons) Maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- (3/4 teaspoon) Vanilla extract
- (1/4 teaspoon) Sea salt
- (a small pinch) Cinnamon (optional)
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder and about 3/4 cup of the milk until smooth. This prevents lumps.
- Add the remaining milk, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until hot but not boiling. You want it steamy and warm, but boiling will damage the beneficial enzymes in raw milk.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Pour into mugs and enjoy immediately.
Optional toppings:
- A dollop of raw whipped cream
- A sprinkle of cinnamon
- Mini marshmallows (if you have them)
- A pat of butter on top (sounds weird, but it's delicious and old fashioned!)
