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Two mugs of homemade hot chocolate with marshmallows

Homemade Hot Chocolate

Rich, creamy homemade hot chocolate on the stove in 10 minutes, with hot cocoa bar ideas.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 mugs
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups whole milk 950 ml
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 25 g
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar 50 g, adjust to taste
  • 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate 85 g, finely chopped
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Hot cocoa bar toppings
  • mini marshmallows
  • whipped cream
  • crushed candy canes
  • chocolate shavings or sprinkles

Method
 

  1. Whisk 1 cup of the milk with the cocoa powder, sugar and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth.
  2. Add the remaining milk and heat until steaming. Do not let it boil.
  3. Add the chopped chocolate and whisk until fully melted and smooth.
  4. Take off the heat and stir in the vanilla. Taste and add more sugar if you like.
  5. Pour into mugs and add your favorite toppings.

Notes

For a crowd: double or triple the recipe and keep it warm in a slow cooker on low.
Dairy-free: use oat milk and dairy-free chocolate.