The Best Hot Chocolate
The BEST hot chocolate recipe ready in just 15 minutes! Homemade hot chocolate that is rich and creamy from the cocoa powder and chocolate chip morsels
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or add to desired sweetness)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 cups whole milk*
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate (chips, chunks or shavings)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the sugar, cocoa powder, milk, chocolate, and vanilla into a medium saucepan. Whisk the mixture until well combined.
- Add the saucepan onto the stovetop and place over medium heat and bring to a light boil while constantly mixing. Continue mixing and cooking until all the chocolate has melted.
- Cook until the hot chocolate mixture is well incorporated and the chocolate has melted. TIP: Be sure not to bring the mixture to a boil or you will scorch the milk.
- Set aside to cool to your desired temperature and serve with your favorite toppings.
- Enjoy!
Notes
*For a richer and creamier hot chocolate, replace 1 cup of milk with 1 cup of heavy cream or half and half.