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5 from 15 votes

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
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks, Holiday
Cuisine: American, Christmas, Holiday
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 2 cups
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 medium saucepan

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

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.
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Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal