Easy Hot Chocolate
Cozy up with a mug of indulgent, homemade *Easy Hot Chocolate*, the ultimate comfort drink for chilly days or late-night cravings. This quick and simple recipe combines pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, and creamy whole milk, elevated by the richness of semisweet chocolate chips and a touch of vanilla extract for a perfectly balanced flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s the ideal treat for two, offering velvety smoothness and customizable toppings like whipped cream or marshmallows for added decadence. Whether you're looking for a warm pick-me-up or a sweet end to the day, this homemade hot chocolate is a crowd-pleasing classic that's both effortless and irresistible.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- optional for topping whipped cream
- optional for topping marshmallows
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons of milk over medium heat. Stir constantly until the cocoa and sugar dissolve and form a smooth paste.
Gradually pour in the remaining milk, whisking continuously to combine the mixture.
Continue to heat the mixture, stirring often, until it is hot but not boiling—about 3-4 minutes.
Add the chocolate chips and stir until they are completely melted and incorporated into the hot chocolate.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the hot chocolate into two mugs.
Top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or any desired toppings, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
605 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.8 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 193 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.8 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.5 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 637 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1005 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
