Cold Winter Salted Hot Cocoa Recipe with Turbano Sugar and Sea Salt

                        

What is better on a cold winter day than good old fashioned hot cocoa.  This tried and true recipe with a twist, will put a smile on everyones faces and warm the blush from their cold cheeks.

Enjoy my take on the Salted everything trend with my cold winter salted chocolate hot cocoa recipe.

Here's what you will need:

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup Water
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup half and half
• 4 cups whole milk
• Whipped Cream
• Chocolate syrup
• Sea Salt
• Turbano Sugar ( Sugar in the Raw)
• * ( add in if you like:  Baileys Irish Cream, Brandy, peppermint stick, cinnamon stick or use caramel as a drizzle! ) follow your imagination.

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, whisk together the first 4 ingredients.  When well mixed, add the half and half and Milk and whisk all together.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until Steamy.
3. Simmer on low 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4.  Do Not Boil.
5. Remove cocoa from heat and whisk. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream.
6. Drizzle chocolate syrup on top of the whipped cream and top with a small amount of Sea Salt and Turbano Sugar. 
7. Share and Enjoy

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