Hot Chocolate
Hot Chocolate is a warm, rich, and comforting drink made with real chocolate or cocoa powder blended with milk. Perfect for cold days or festive moments, this cozy beverage is easy to make and endlessly customizable with spices, extracts, and toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate (chopped or chips)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, marshmallows, shaved chocolate, cinnamon, crushed peppermint
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Slowly pour in about 1/4 cup of the milk, whisking to form a smooth paste.
- Gradually whisk in the remaining milk until fully combined.
- Heat the mixture, stirring frequently, until hot but not boiling.
- Add the chopped chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or other desired toppings.
Notes
Add a pinch of cayenne or cinnamon for a spicy variation.Stir in a splash of peppermint extract and crushed candy canes for a holiday twist.Use plant-based milk and dairy-free chocolate for a vegan version.To make it frothy, blend briefly with a milk frother or immersion blender after heating.Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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