Homemade Hot Chocolate
Make this warm cup of Homemade Hot Chocolate. This recipe has melted rich chocolate with warmed milk, spices and a coffee marshmallow.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Drinks, Holiday
Cuisine: American, Christmas, Holiday
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 2 cups
Cost: $12
- 4 cups whole milk or milk of choice (oat, almond, soy)
- 1/4 cup cane sugar
- 1 whole cinnamon stick
- 1/2 whole vanilla bean scraped (or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3 1/2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- Pinch kosher salt
To a medium saucepan, placed over low heat, pour in all of the ingredients. Heat until a very gentle simmer and whisk until the chocolate has melted and is cohesive. Remove the cinnamon stick and vanilla bean and discard.
Divide amongst mugs and garnish with whipped cream, marshmallows or chocolate shavings.
Tips and Tricks
- Milk Chocolate - If you want to use milk chocolate (say that's all you have), feel free to eliminate the sugar in the recipe.
- Stir regularly - Stir it regularly to avoid a skin from forming on the top.
Calories: 120kcal