Name: Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups milk; ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; ¼ cup cane sugar; 3 ounces dark chocolate (chopped (about ½ cup)); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Whipped cream or marshmallows; Chocolate shavings

Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe

Skip the store-bought packet—this homemade hot chocolate is easy to make from scratch! Using a combination of cocoa powder and chopped dark chocolate gives it a rich, creamy texture and deep chocolate flavor. Enjoy plain or top with marshmallows, whipped cream, and/or chocolate shavings!

15 min total 5 min prep 10 min cook 4 300 cal

Ingredients

4 serv.

3 cups milk
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup cane sugar
3 ounces dark chocolate (chopped (about ½ cup))
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream or marshmallows
Chocolate shavings

Instructions

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1 In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, cocoa powder, and sugar. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until smooth and heated through. Be careful not to let the mixture come to a boil.
2 Reduce the heat to low and add the dark chocolate. Whisk until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth, then add the vanilla and whisk to combine.
3 Pour into mugs and serve topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired.