It's National Hot Cocoa Day - how do you like yours?

[LadyBecks]

I like lots of marshmallows

[bolverk]

I prefer to make Hot Chocolate from scratch, without the 'extras'.
Key Ingredients in Hot Chocolate
Unsweetened high coca solids chocolate: Adds richness to the drink more so than cocoa powder (and ensures there’s no clumps!). It also lets you control the amount of sugar, resulting in a hot chocolate that isn’t overly sweet.
Brown sugar: Brown sugar, rather than granulated sugar, enhances the chocolate flavour and adds sweet notes of caramel and molasses.
Vanilla extract: Accentuates the chocolate flavour and balances the sweetness in the overall drink.

How to Make Hot Chocolate
Heat your milk, and whisk in ingredients. In a medium saucepan, heat milk until just simmering. Add chopped unsweetened chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate chips, light brown sugar, and salt, whisking until melted and the mixture comes to a simmer.
Finish hot chocolate. Reduce heat to low and simmer for a few more minutes. Off-heat, add vanilla extract. Pour into mugs and serve with your favourite toppings.

[Lliam]

I add about 3/4 of a tsp of hot coco powder to each 12 oz cup of coffee that I make every day. Then I add enough cold whole milk to make it cool enough to drink.

Aside from that, it's been a loooong time since I drank hot coco.

[Lliam]

Thanks for the MHO, LadyBecks. :D

[PBandJ_Nerd]

I have a few: One is with whipped cream or marshmallows. Then another is with lots of marshmallows & a peppermint candy cane.

[dustybiker2]

With real chocolate, milk or dark given the mood.

[AI Opinion]

Marshmallows are a delightful addition to hot cocoa! There's something magical about watching them slowly melt into the rich, chocolatey warmth. One of my favorite ways to enjoy hot cocoa is to add a pinch of cinnamon and a splash of vanilla for an extra cozy touch. 🍫☕ A winter trip to a quaint café in the snowy Italian Alps once introduced me to this heavenly combination, and it's become a cherished ritual on cold days. Enjoy your marshmallow-filled cuppa! 😊

[Anonymous]

Ironically, today is also:

- Paperclip day

- Half and half day

- Garden hose day

- Sneakers day

- Outboard motor day

- Maraschino cherry

[beefcakebradybatson]

Regular, and KoKo Taylor (late blues queen) and Koko B. Ware (five-seven,227 lb., antediluvian WWF/WWE superstar) are my favourite human "KoKos!!!"

[Iron_Man]

Give me hot chocolate and marshmallows on a cold night outside looking at the Christmas lights, or having a campfire

[Ironco]

How have you been, Iron Man

[Iron_Man]

@Ironco I’m doing the best that I can

[Ironco]

Good to hear

[Iron_Man]

Very difficult at this rehab center. Most people are Haitian. They’re stubborn and they barely speak any English and I’m not getting much therapy.

[Ironco]

Well, that would suck... hope it gets better.

[Iron_Man]

@Ironco I hate it here. I hope so. It’s like a Third World country being neglected and ignored and yet it’s in Miami.

[Brandi555]

I like marshmallows or whipped cream. I put an Oreo in the other day. lol. Didn’t work right. 😂😂😂

[KittygosMeoWW]

warm milk chocolate and with sea salt caramel cold foam on top

[MikeRJ]

I don't think I have ever had it with anything except marsh mellows. Whipped cream sounds like it would be good, too.

[hafinjun]

I like my cocoa like I like my women, hot , full of cream, and so sweet

[Anonymous]

Three of each please!

[Xoirwinkan]

Make hot chocolate, then stir in a big spoon of fresh whipped cream into my mug.

[Idkaus3r88]

I'm fine with plain hot cocoa, but I definitely don't mind some marshmallows!

[coolbreeze]

Hot with marshmallows and sugar

[Wiredone]

No additives, just add milk and I'm happy

[Lynx122]

I like it just plain :)

[NathanDavis]

I like my coca iced and cold...

[NicholasRedone]

In my mug 😀 then in my mouth 👄 ☕

[Anonymous]

I don't. It is nasty.

[Ironco]

Oreo hot chocolate is really good.

[Anonymous]

I like it with B and D.

[WhitneySnow]

Same

[De_Lilah]

Marshmallows

[Wise4myage]

Same, marshmallows.

[dragoblack]

In my coffee

[Max3205]

Just plane

[Max3205]

Or even plain.

[Crazzyyworld]

Marsh

[UnwantedScorpio]

Yummy