Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe

Homemade hot chocolate in a red mug with shaved chocolate, marshmallows, whip cream, and peppermint sticks.

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This homemade hot chocolate recipe is the perfect way to enjoy a winter treat. Made with only a few simple ingredients, it’s rich and creamy – and so much better than anything you can buy in a store.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Beverage

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 245 kcal

Equipment

heavy-bottomed sauce pan
Whisk

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup cocoa
Dash salt
1/3 cup hot water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups milk

Directions

Mix the sugar, cocoa, salt, vanilla and water in medium saucepan.
Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 2 minutes, making a syrup.
Add in the milk.
Heat until it is hot, but do not boil. Be sure to stir.
Remove from heat.
Pour into cups.
Top with marshmallows.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 10gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.05gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 102mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 3gSugar: 50gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 333mgIron: 1mg

Keyword homemade hot chocolate

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