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:
- 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:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cocoa powder. Add milk, chocolate chips, and vanilla and whisk together.
- Place over medium heat and bring it to a light boil while stirring constantly. Be sure the chocolate is fully melted and incorporated.
- Set aside to cool to your desired temperature and serve with your favorite toppings.
Homemade Hot Chocolate
Here’s the very best homemade hot chocolate recipe: full of rich chocolaty flavor and easy to whip up in 5 minutes. Never buy the mix again!
Prep: 3min
Total: 5min
Yield: 2
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 cups 2% milk (or oat milk)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (1 1/2 ounces) semisweet or dark chocolate chips*
Instruction:
- Place a saucepan over medium heat. Add the cocoa powder and 1/4 cup of the milk and whisk until the cocoa powder is mostly integrated. Whisk in the remaining milk until smooth.
- Add the remaining ingredients and heat over medium heat until the chocolate is melted, about 2 minutes. Do not boil. Serve immediately, garnished with whipped cream or marshmallows.
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FAQ
How to make the perfect hot chocolate?
- Heat the milk, cocoa, sugar and chocolate in a small pan over a medium heat until steaming and the chocolate has melted. Whisk to dissolve the cocoa.
- Pour into a mug, then add the cream to float on top. Grate over a little more chocolate to serve.
How is hot chocolate made from scratch?
- Combine sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a saucepan. Add boiling water and whisk until smooth. …
- Stir in milk and heat until very hot without boiling. …
- Remove from heat; add vanilla. …
- Add cream to each mug to help cool cocoa to drinking temperature then divide hot cocoa between 4 mugs. …
- Serve hot and enjoy!
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