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Hershey’s “Perfectly Chocolate” Hot Cocoa is the ultimate hot chocolate, a perfect blending of cocoa powder, milk and heavy cream, sugar and vanilla. A hot cup of Hershey’s cocoa sets the holiday mood and fills any party, gathering or festive event with cheer.

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Tis’ the Season to be jolly – fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la! I have my halls decked, presents wrapped and shipped, and I am ready to settle in and relax.

I love relaxing with a cup of homemade hot cocoa while sitting next to a roaring fire and a good book. I think it is the perfect way to end the day. Don’t you?

Fortunately, this recipe is easy enough to whip together, even at the last minute. Having friends over? Make extra!

Why you’ll love this Hershey’s Hot Cocoa Recipe

Simple recipe made with classic hot cocoa pantry ingredients
Rich and flavorful without being over-the-top
Generous recipe that makes enough to serve family and friends, too.
Classic hot cocoa flavor you know and love!

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Ingredients

Cocoa powder
Sugar
Milk
Heavy cream
Vanilla
Whipped cream for garnish

A round white red-rimmed platter holds a white cup and saucer decorated with holly berries, christmas slogans and peppermint candy canes with the cup filled with Hershey's "Perfectly Chocolate" Hot Cocoa topped with marshmallows and whipped cream.

How to Make Hershey’s “Perfectly Chocolate” Hot Cocoa

In a small bowl mix sugar and cocoa and set aside.
In a saucepan heat milk to just boiling.
Once boiling, mix 1/3 cup of milk into the cocoa/sugar mixture and stir until creamy.
Pour into the hot milk and whisk.
Stir in vanilla and whisk again.
Pour into mugs and serve with marshmallows or whipped cream.

Tips & Variations

Flavor it. Try adding your favorite extract instead of vanilla, like peppermint, almond or orange.
Garnish. Top with whipped cream, marshmallows, a sprinkle of cocoa powder or cinnamon powder, chocolate shavings or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Make it mocha. Adding a pinch of espresso powder will elevate the chocolate flavor.

overhead view of a white suacer decorated with a red christmas message and holly berries. The cup holds a generous serving of Hershey's "Perfectly Chocolate" Hot Cocoa topped with whipped creamand garnished with two rolled wafer cookies. The cup and saucer is on a red background.

Storage

This hot cocoa is best enjoyed immediately and can also be reheated during the day.

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Hershey’s “Perfectly Chocolate” Hot Cocoa

Hershey's "Perfectly Chocolate" Hot Cocoa is the ultimate hot chocolate, a perfect blending of cocoa powder, milk and heavy cream, sugar and vanilla. A hot cup of Hershey's cocoa sets the holiday mood and fills any party, gathering or festive event with cheer.

Print Recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup sugar
3 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
whipped cream for garnish

Instructions

In a small bowl mix sugar and cocoa and set aside.
In a saucepan heat milk to just boiling.
Once boiling, mix 1/3 cup of milk into the cocoa/sugar mixture and stir until creamy.
Pour into the hot milk and whisk.
Stir in vanilla and whisk again.
Pour into mugs and serve with marshmallows or whipped cream.

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Hershey’s perfectly chocolate hot cocoa, hersheys hot chocolate, hersheys hot cocoa