Hot Chocolate Recipes

Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate. A combination of cocoa powder and chocolate chips make this hot chocolate extra flavorful and delicious! Ready in minutes.

Homemade Hot Chocolate: You sweet, creamy heavenly thing. If you were wondering how I would like to spend every December evening, it is curled up, with my hands wrapped around a warm mug of hot chocolate. Bonus points if that hot chocolate is topped with freshly whipped cream and a heavy sprinkle of chopped dark chocolate.

Filed under the list of things I will not consume: frosting from a tub, cool whip, and hot chocolate out of a packet. Friends, it is so incredibly easy to make Homemade Hot Chocolate. Put down that powdery packet! Throw a handful of real ingredients into a saucepan and you will have Homemade Hot Chocolate in minutes! It’s simple, delicious, and so much more satisfying than the store-bought stuff.

This recipe is made with a combination of cocoa powder and chocolate chips. The cocoa powder adds the distinct “hot cocoa” flavor, and the chocolate chips melt into the mixture making this drink extra creamy, rich and luxurious. A splash of vanilla extract rounds out all that chocolaty flavor and makes this what I consider the perfect Homemade Hot Chocolate.

One of the wonderful things about making hot chocolate from scratch is that you can make it exactly the way you want it!

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Homemade Hot Chocolate

Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate. A combination of cocoa powder and chocolate chips make this hot chocolate extra flavorful and delicious! Ready in minutes.

Prep: 1min

Total: 6min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 323 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 121 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 38 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 4 cups milk (preferably whole or 2%)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instruction:

1. Place milk, cocoa powder and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium/medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until warm (but not boiling). Add chocolate chips and whisk constantly until the chocolate chips melt and distribute evenly into the milk. Whisk in vanilla extract, serve immediately.

Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe

A rich and creamy homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe that is ready in minutes. Learn how to make real hot cocoa using staple kitchen ingredients.

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 338 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 108 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 33 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar ((or add to desired sweetness))
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4 cups whole milk*
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate ((chips, chunks or shavings))
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instruction:

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cocoa powder. Add milk, chocolate chips, and vanilla and whisk together.
2. Place over medium heat and bring it to a light boil while stirring constantly. Be sure the chocolate is fully melted and incorporated.
3. Set aside to cool to your desired temperature and serve with your favorite toppings.

Homemade Hot Cocoa

This homemade hot chocolate recipe will make people think you fussed, but it is so simple. —Cheryl Reitz, Hershey, Pennsylvania

Prep: 15min

Total: 15min

Yield: 5 cups.

Nutrition Facts: calories 211 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup baking cocoa
• Dash salt
• 1/3 cup hot water
• 4 cups whole milk
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: Miniature marshmallows, sweetened whipped cream or cinnamon sticks

Instruction:

In a saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa and salt. Add water; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in milk; heat to serving temperature (do not boil). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Whisk until frothy. If desired, garnish with marshmallows, cream or cinnamon sticks.

Best Hot Chocolate

This is hands down the best hot chocolate you’ll ever taste! It’s unbelievably rich, velvety smooth, and perfect for warming up throughout the winter season. Watch how I make it in the video above!

Prep: 5min

Total: 10min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 225 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 165 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 16 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 4 cups milk (dairy or dairy-free)
• 3 tablespoons cacao powder
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
• 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (finely chopped (or approx ⅔ cup chocolate chips))
• Optional: ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instruction:

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the milk, cacao powder, and maple syrup to a simmer. Stir until there’s no clumps.
2. Add the finely chopped chocolate and whisk for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until the hot chocolate is smooth.
3. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs, and if you’d like, add your favorite toppings (see ideas above).

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