Homemade Hot Chocolate
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups
- Category: Beverage
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (more to taste)
- ¼ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (optional but amazing for richness)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate shavings, crushed peppermint
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
- Add cocoa powder and sugar, whisking until smooth and fully dissolved.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and continue whisking until melted and the hot chocolate is silky and thick
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a tiny pinch of salt to bring out the chocolate flavor
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or anything festive
Make It Extra Special
- Mint version: Add 1–2 drops peppermint extract.
- Spicy version: Add a pinch of cinnamon or cayenne.
- Extra rich: Use half milk, half heavy cream
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