Homemade Hot Chocolate
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
7 mins
This is a recipe for a creamy (and dreamy!) homemade hot chocolate made with both melted chocolate and cocoa powder. It’s the perfect cozy drink for the winter season, and it’s ready in only a few minutes.
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
homemade hot chocolate
Servings: 4 cups (about)
Ingredients
- 3 cups milk (I used 2%)
- 1/2 cup half & half
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Whisk milk, half & half, cocoa powder, sugar and salt together in a medium saucepan over med-low heat.
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Whisk the mixture constantly, until it just reaches a simmer (do not let the mixture boil). Then, add in the chocolate chips and vanilla extract, and whisk until the chocolate is melted and the hot chocolate is smooth.
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Remove from heat and serve immediately.
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Top with whipped cream or marshmallows, and dust with powdered sugar and chocolate shavings, if desired.