Hot Chocolate
A cold day isn't complete without warm mugs of homemade hot chocolate, with the rich flavors of chocolate mixed with creamy milk and fun toppings.
Servings: 4
Calories: 653kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- whipped topping optional topping
- chocolate shavings optional topping
- miniature marshmallows optional topping
- chocolate syrup optional topping
Instructions
- Using a 3 to 4 quart saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla. Continue whisking for 4 to 5 minutes until the mixture is hot but not bubbling.
- Add the chocolate chips and continue whisking until the chips are completely melted.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Pour into mugs and top with whipped topping, mini marshmallows, chocolate shavings, and chocolate syrup.
Notes
- If you want your hot chocolate to be not quite as sweet, you can add less sugar to the mixture.
- Cocoa and chocolate can settle at the bottom of the pot. To avoid burning your homemade hot cocoa, make sure to cook it over medium heat and stir continuously.
Nutrition
Calories: 653kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 1194IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 278mg | Iron: 3mg