Toffee Cocoa

Aug 5, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Drinks Drinks beverages Easy

A warm toffee-flavored hot cocoa made with unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, whole milk, and toffee syrup for a smooth, sweet treat.

Prep 5 min

Cook 5 min

Total 10 min

Servings 1

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Ingredients

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servings

2.0 tbsp (10.0 g)unsweetened cocoa powder
2.0 tbsp (25.0 g)granulated sugar
10.0 fl oz (295.0 ml)whole milk
½ fl oz (15.0 ml)toffee syrup

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Instructions

Combine cocoa powder, sugar, and 2 fl oz (60 ml) of the whole milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
Whisk until smooth and heated through, then add the remaining 8 fl oz (235 ml) of whole milk and toffee syrup.
Heat the mixture to steaming (around 160F/71C) without boiling; pour into a mug and serve.

Tips

Use homemade or high-quality toffee syrup for best flavor. To make it dairy-free, substitute whole milk with an unsweetened plant-based milk.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make toffee cocoa?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make toffee cocoa ahead?

Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and rewarm gently on the stove; don't let it boil.

How do I make toffee cocoa dairy-free?

Use oat or almond milk in place of dairy milk, and dairy-free ice cream, yogurt or whipped topping where the recipe calls for them. Check packaged toppings and sauces for milk.

A warm toffee-flavored hot cocoa made with unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, whole milk, and toffee syrup for a smooth, sweet treat.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

351 Calories / serving

11.4g Fat

57.4g Carbs

11.7g Protein

52.7g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~351 cal · 11g fat · 57g carbs · 12g protein · 53g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 351 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 66 min·3.9 mi·~7700 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 48 min·2.4 mi·~4800 steps
Moderate cycling 36 min·7.2 mi
Swimming laps 49 min
Jogging 34 min·2.8 mi·~5450 steps
Stair climbing 32 min·~2900 steps
Dancing 57 min
Bodyweight circuit training 36 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 82 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.