Description
A comforting hot chocolate recipe that warms your heart and soul, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Pinch of Sea Salt
- Whipped Cream or Marshmallows (for topping)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, mix cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in the whole milk, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally.
- Once the milk is heated, add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and stir until melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows.
Notes
For a richer drink, add Nutella or a splash of coffee. Use quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, drink, cozy, winter, dessert