{justlikeacoffeshop} Hot Cocoa Recipe

1/4 C water
2 T baking cocoa powder
2 T sugar

Combine these in a glass bowl and microwave for 30 seconds to make a chocolate syrup like the coffee shops use (only yours will be better because you are using REAL food, not chemical concoctions).

Then add this to 1 1/2 C milk (2% is what those shops use) and microwave again for a minute and a half to two minutes.

It's steaming hot!  Time to top with a dollop of real whipped cream and maybe a sprinkling of cocoa powder.  Enjoy!  And put that $3.50+ back in your pocket :).

(updated on 1/8/14)

I found a recipe on King Arthur Flour's site that uses butter.  I need to try this!

“In a medium saucepan, melt and stir together –
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup natural cocoa
1/2 cup brown sugar
“Add 2 cups milk, a quarter cup at a time, stirring and returning to a simmer between additions. When all the milk is in and warm, add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, just before serving.”