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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!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 15 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Jeanine Donofrio📖 loveandlemons
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
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.
milk3 cups
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.
dark chocolate, chopped (about ½ cup)3 ounces
3
Pour into mugs and serve topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired.
Chocolate shavings
Nutrition Facts
calories
300 kcal
fat Content
16 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
27 g
sodium Content
75 mg
protein Content
9 g
trans Fat Content
0.01 g
cholesterol Content
23 mg
carbohydrate Content
34 g
saturated Fat Content
9 g
unsaturated Fat Content
4.5 g
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