Wally's Famous
Hot Cocoa
After rigorous testing (and a few burnt tongues), Wally has perfected the ultimate cup of cocoa. It is rich. It is warm. And the marshmallow ratio has been scientifically proven.
Wally Says: Stoves are hot and whisking is hard work!
If you are a younger reader, please make sure you have a grown-up to help you with the heating and pouring.
The Ingredients
- 2 Cups Whole Milk (Wally does not compromise on milk)
- 2 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 3 Tablespoons Sugar
- ¼ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Tiny Pinch of Salt (The secret ingredient!)
- Exactly 12 Mini Marshmallows
- Not 11...
- Definitely not 13...
- Twelve.
The Method
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Add just a splash of the milk and whisk it until it forms a thick, dark chocolate paste. (This keeps your cocoa from getting clumpy!)
- Pour in the rest of the milk and turn the stove to medium-low heat.
- Whisk gently until the cocoa is steaming hot, but do not let it boil.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour into two thick mugs, top with exactly six marshmallows each.
- Wally prefers a big dollop of real whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles for special occasions.
- Grab a good book and a cozy seat by the warm fire.
- Enjoy!
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