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Close up view of homemade hot cocoa flavored with almond and vanilla, served in a white mug and topped with large melting marshmallows. The extract tubes are visible in the foreground.
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Vanilla and Almond Hot Chocolate

Enjoy a mug of Vanilla and Almond Hot Chocolate, a creamy, chocolatey drink with warm vanilla and nutty almond notes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: vanilla almond hot chocolate, vanilla almond hot cocoa
Servings: 2 - 3 servings
Author: Lisa Kerhin

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together thoroughly until they are well-mixed.
  • Slowly stir in the milk (4 cups) and water (⅓ cup) until the cocoa mixture is completely dissolved and no lumps remain.
  • Place the saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the mixture constantly using a whisk or wooden spoon until heated through and steaming, but do not allow it to boil.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately. Stir in the 1 teaspoon of Taylor & Colledge Vanilla Bean paste and 1 teaspoon of Taylor & Colledge Almond extract paste.
  • Serve immediately in your favorite mugs, topping each serving with a handful of mini marshmallows if desired.