Hot Chocolate Recipe

Hot Chocolate Recipe

from preppykitchen.com
Drinks
11 min
4 servings

Learn how to make the best hot chocolate from scratch. Rich, velvety, and incredibly delicious, top it with a dollop of whipped cream for the perfect winter beverage.

Ingredients

  • whole milk)

    (720ml

    3 c
  • granulated sugar)

    (50g

    ¼ c
  • unsweetened cocoa powder
    3 tbsp
  • semisweet chocolate chips or chopped bars)

    (6.3 ounces, 180g

    1 c
  • vanilla extract
    ½ tsp

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium saucepan, whisk to combine the milk, sugar, and cocoa. Cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture is smooth and warm. (Do not bring the mixture to a boil.)

  2. 2

    Add the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bars and whisk occasionally for about 2 minutes or until all the chocolate pieces have melted and the mixture is smooth.

  3. 3

    Stir in the vanilla. Divide evenly in mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows.