Homemade Hot Chocolate
Homemade Hot Chocolate is a rich and creamy winter drink made with real cocoa powder, milk, and optional chocolate chips. It’s cozy, customizable, and far better than store-bought mixes—ready in just 10 minutes!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Instructions
- In a small saucepan, warm the milk over medium heat until steaming (do not boil).
- Whisk in the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt until fully dissolved and smooth.
- Stir in the chocolate chips, if using, and whisk until melted and the mixture is velvety.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or any desired toppings. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use almond, oat, or soy milk for a dairy-free version.
- Swap sugar with maple syrup or honey for a natural sweetener.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or peppermint extract for flavor variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: undefined
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Find it online: https://cookedbymaya.com/homemade-hot-chocolate/
