Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe

Name: Homemade Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 1 cup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons chopped dark chocolate (or semi-sweet chocolate chips)

American · Beverage · 7 min total

Homemade hot chocolate recipe videos

Rich, creamy, and deeply chocolatey, this homemade hot chocolate is the ultimate comfort drink. Made with real chocolate and milk, it's far superior to any mix.

2
min prep

5
min cook

1
servings

280
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons chopped dark chocolate (or semi-sweet chocolate chips)

Instructions

In a small saucepan, whisk together the milk, cocoa powder, and sugar until smooth.
Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, whisking occasionally, until hot and the cocoa and sugar are fully dissolved.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and chopped chocolate until melted and smooth.
Pour into a mug and serve immediately.

Tips

For extra richness, use half-and-half or a splash of heavy cream.
Top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
Store leftover hot chocolate in the refrigerator and reheat gently.

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