Description
Rich, creamy, and made with real chocolate — this Homemade Hot Chocolate is a cozy classic that warms you up from the inside out. Perfect for chilly days, holiday nights, or whenever your sweet tooth calls!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp sugar (or to taste)
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Mini marshmallows
- Chocolate curls or cocoa dusting
Instructions
- Heat Milk: Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until warm, but not boiling, to ensure a smooth and creamy base for your hot chocolate.
- Mix Cocoa and Sugar: Whisk in the cocoa powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt into the warm milk until all the dry ingredients are completely dissolved and evenly blended.
- Add Chocolate: Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate, continuing to stir until the chocolate has fully melted and the mixture is smooth and rich.
- Finish with Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract to bring a subtle aromatic sweetness to your drink.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with optional whipped cream, mini marshmallows, or chocolate curls as desired for an extra indulgent treat.
Notes
- Make it richer by using half-and-half or adding 1–2 tablespoons of heavy cream.
- For an extra chocolatey flavor, increase the chocolate chips to ⅓ cup.
- To make a vegan version, use coconut, oat, or almond milk and dairy-free chocolate alternatives.
- Try flavor twists such as peppermint, cinnamon, caramel, or mocha to customize your hot chocolate.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Hot Drink, Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
