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Prep Time
5 min
Servings
4
Cook Time
10 min
DrinksEasy
Homemade Hot Chocolate
Rich, creamy hot chocolate made from scratch. Perfect for cold days!
1Ingredients
Adjust Servings
4
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream for topping
- Mini marshmallows
2Instructions
- 1
Whisk cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in a saucepan.
- 2
Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- 3
Heat over medium, stirring constantly, until steaming.
- 4
Add chocolate chips and stir until melted.
- 5
Remove from heat and add vanilla.
- 6
Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and marshmallows.
Baker's Tips
- •Use good quality cocoa for best flavor
- •Add a pinch of cinnamon or cayenne for a twist