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Homemade Hot Chocolate

Homemade hot chocolate topped with whipped cream in a glass mug on a wooden tray, styled in a cozy winter setting with warm lights
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A rich, cozy homemade hot chocolate with a slightly deeper, dark-chocolate flavor thanks to real cocoa powder and melted chocolate. Perfect for warming up after snowy play or a quiet winter night in.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 TBSP unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 TBSP granulated sugar
  • 2 TBSP semisweet or dark chocolate chocolate chips (If using dark chocolate, add 1/2 tbsp extra sugar)
  • 1/8 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Optional Toppings:
Mini marshmallows, whipped cream, caramel sauce, crushed peppermint or candy cane

Instructions

  1. Add the milk, cocoa powder, and sugar to a small saucepan.
  2. Heat over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until warm but not boiling.
  3. Add the chocolate chips and whisk constantly until fully melted and smooth.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, if using.
  5. Pour into a mug, add toppings as desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • This hot chocolate has a richer, more chocolate-forward flavor than packaged mixes.

  • For a sweeter, milk-chocolate flavor, reduce the cocoa powder slightly or use milk chocolate chips instead.

  • Whole milk creates the creamiest texture, but 2% will also work.

Find it online: https://ourgratefulkitchen.com/homemade-hot-chocolate/