How many servings does this cocoa make?

It makes 4 servings of 7 ounces each.

Should the milk boil?

No. Heat the cocoa and milk until hot, but do not let it boil.

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Hot Cocoa with Cinnamon

Name: Hot Cocoa with Cinnamon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings (7 ounces each)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons HERSHEY’S Cocoa; 1/2 cup hot water; 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick; 3 cups nonfat milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Published November 14, 2026

Cooking Club Team · 5 min active time

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Hot cocoa with a cinnamon stick and a dusting of cocoa

A warm cup of cocoa simmered with a cinnamon stick and finished with vanilla.

Helpful Tips

Measure and prepare the ingredients before you start mixing.
Let baked goods cool or chilled desserts set fully before serving.

THE RECIPE

Hot Cocoa with Cinnamon

Prep5 min

Cook10 min

ChillServe immediately

Yield4 servings (7 ounces each)

Ingredients

Instructions

Stir together sugar and cocoa in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in hot water. Add cinnamon stick. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils; boil and stir for 1 minute.
Immediately stir in milk; continue cooking and stirring until the mixture is hot. Do not boil. Remove from heat and discard the cinnamon stick. Stir in vanilla. Beat with a rotary beater or whisk until foamy. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Per serving: 108 calories; 7 g protein; 20 g carbohydrate; less than 1 g total fat and less than 1 g saturated fat; 3 mg cholesterol; 102 mg sodium.

Adapted from cookbook pages provided by the site owner; wording clarified for readability. Featured image: AI-generated food photography.

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