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The Ultimate Indulgent Hot Cocoa For Two

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
5 tablespoons sugar
2 pinches of salt
2 cups half-and-half or 1 cup whole milk plus 1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk together the cocoa, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and about 1/2 cup half-and-half in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until the cocoa and sugar are dissolved. Whisk in the rest of the half-and-half.

    Step 2

    Bring it just to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly, then reduce the heat and slowly simmer it 1 minute.

    Step 3

    Stir in the vanilla and serve.

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