Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of Homemade Hot Chocolate, a comforting winter drink perfect for cozy evenings. This easy recipe will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
Dry Ingredients:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Optional Toppings:
- whipped cream
- mini marshmallows
- chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together milk, heavy cream, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined and warmed through.
- Melt Chocolate: Add the chocolate chips and continue to whisk until completely melted and smooth. Do not let the mixture boil.
- Finish and Serve: Once everything is fully incorporated and hot, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or chocolate shavings as desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer version, substitute whole milk with half-and-half or add more chocolate chips.
- Use dairy-free milk and vegan chocolate to make it vegan-friendly.
- You can also add a pinch of cinnamon or a drop of peppermint extract for a fun twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
