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Hot Cocoa for a Crowd

Need to put something together for a cold crowd, and quickly? You can easily make this rich and chocolatey hot cocoa recipe with a few ingredients. You probably already have them!

Ingredients & Directions

Yields:
22 (6-oz.) servings
Prep:
5 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 cups
    sugar
  • 3/4 cup
    water hot
  • 1 gallon
    milk
  • 1 Tbsp
    vanilla extract
READY TO MAKE THIS?
You'll Need 
Saucepan
Stove-Top
Measuring Cups
Wooden Spoon

Directions

Tip

Top hot cocoa with whipped cream, if desired. Have a variety of toppings such as cocoa, cinnamon, chocolate shavings and sprinkles available for garnish.

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