Description
A rich, creamy, and customizable homemade classic hot chocolate recipe that delivers comforting warmth with every sip. Perfect for cozy moments and easy to adapt with various milk and sweetener options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk (or any milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: pinch of salt
- Optional: whipped cream or marshmallows for topping
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the milk, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt over medium heat until well combined and warm.
- Add the chocolate chips and continue whisking until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate for best flavor.
- For a thicker hot chocolate, add more chocolate chips or a splash of heavy cream.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by varying the sugar amount or using alternative sweeteners.
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60g
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, classic hot chocolate, homemade hot chocolate, chocolate drink, cozy beverage