Step-by-step explanation:
Classic Hot Cocoa
4 cups (950 ml) of milk, half-and-half, or cream
1/2 cup (100 g) of granulated sugar
1/4 cup (25 g) of unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon (4.9 ml) of vanilla extract
Marshmallows for serving
Makes 4 cups (950 ml) of cocoa
Rich Hot Chocolate
2 cups (470 ml) of milk, half-and-half, or cream
2 pinches of salt
4 ounces (112 g) of bittersweet or semisweet (50 to 60% cocoa) chocolate
1⁄2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) of vanilla extract
2 tablespoons (14 g) of unsweetened cocoa powder, optional
Makes 2 cups (470 ml) of cocoa
Single-Serving Microwave Cocoa
2 tablespoons (14 g) of unsweetened cocoa powder
1 to 2 tablespoons (12.5 to 25 g) of sugar
1 pinch of salt
1 cup (240 ml) of milk, half-and-half, or cream
1⁄4 teaspoon (1.2 ml) of vanilla extract
Makes 1 cup (240 ml) of cocoa