Steel Pot Hot Chocolate For Cold Weather Days

I know instant hot chocolate is convenient… but when you really want to treat yourself, take a few extra minutes to make it up the old fashioned way. The recipe I want to share with you is for steel pot hot chocolate… you won’t be disappointed!

Unsure how to make it at home? No worries! Here’s my special recipe that will warm you up when the weather is cold.

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• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• Pinch of salt
• 1/3 cup hot water
• 4 cups milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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1. Whisk together the sugar, cocoa, and salt in a small bowl. Add the mixture to the hot water in to a saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat until the mixture boils. Continuing boiling for 3 minutes and then stir in the milk.
3. Remove the pan from the heat and add the vanilla. Serves 4–6.

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Nothing beats a good cup of steel pot hot chocolate… but if you’re in the mood for some other warm drinks, you can find a few coffee-based recipes in my blog HERE. And while these drinks are perfect for those chilly fall evenings or cold winter days, I promise you that they’re perfect no matter the time of the year!

From my kitchen to yours,

Jill