This is an easy and delicious recipe to make hot chocolate. Warm up your winter days with this super-simple and tasty, homemade drink! Let’s get started.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups of milk
– 1/2 cup of cream (if you have it)
– 1/3 cup of cocoa powder
– 1/2 cup of sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
– A tiny pinch of salt
– Whipped cream, chocolate chips, or marshmallows for topping (if you like)
Instructions:
1. Mix dry ingredients together: put the cocoa powder, sugar, and a tiny bit of salt into a bowl. Mix them up well.
2. Warm up the milk and cream: pour the milk (and cream) into a pot. Heat it up on the stove until it’s almost boiling. Give it a stir now and then.
3. Add dry mixture: slowly pour the mixed-up cocoa powder and sugar into the warm milk. Keep stirring, so it gets all smooth and yummy.
4. Add vanilla magic: add the vanilla extract and give it a good stir. That’s what makes it extra tasty.
6. Enjoy: pour your hot chocolate into your favorite mug. This will smell fantastic!
7. Extra yum (if you want): want to make it even fancier? Put some whipped cream, chocolate chips, or marshmallows on top. This is like a tasty decoration!
8. Take a Sip: find a comfy spot, hold your warm mug, and take a sip. Mmm, the hot chocolate will make you happy.
Tips to make your hot drink special:
– Try different chocolates – dark or milk – to see which one you like best.
– Want a little kick? Add some cinnamon or chili powder.
– No milk? No problem! You can use almond milk, soy milk, or coconut milk instead.
Now why don’t you give this easy recipe a try? You will enjoy every sip of your hot chocolate.
by Labugger Regina, 7ck
English School Newspaper 