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Homemade Hot Chocolate

Warm up with a mug of homemade hot chocolate. These easy to follow recipes are perfect to satisfy even the most dedicated chocolate lover. Warm up on a cool afternoon, or sip by the fire!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Homemade Hot Chocolate, Hot Cocoa Recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 348kcal
Author: Karrie

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 4 cups milk (any kind but I prefer whole milk)

Instructions

  • Mix the cocoa powder and sugar together with a whisk in a medium saucepan.
  • Add in 1 cup of milk. Heat on low while stirring until it is incorporated.
  • Then add in the other 3 cups of milk and heat until desired temperature. Pour into cups and get ready to sit by the fire!

Notes

Hot Chocolate Toppings
  • Freeze whipped cream into holiday shapes or in pretty little dollops with sprinkles on them. When placed on the hot chocolate, they hold their form for a bit before dissolving into the liquid. Whipped cream also adds to the creamy flavor!
  • I love to add a small candy cane with a marshmallow on the end. Hook the candy cane onto the mug’s rim and dunk the marshmallow into the hot chocolate. This creates a wonderful chocolate-marshmallow flavor!
  • If you like minty hot chocolate, add in a handful of chopped up Andes Mints. They dissolve quickly and add a perfect minty flavor to your hot cocoa.
Watch the temperature of your hot chocolate so it doesn't burn or scald the milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 62g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Calcium: 279mg | Iron: 1mg