Homemade Hot Chocolate
A comforting homemade hot chocolate that's rich, creamy, and customizable to your taste. Perfect for warming up on cold days.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups milk Use whole milk for a richer flavor.
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped chocolate or chocolate chips Experiment with different types of chocolate.
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- to taste whipped cream For serving.
- to taste marshmallows For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it’s warm but not boiling.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar until fully dissolved.
- Add the chopped chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream and marshmallows. Serve warm.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use a mix of milk and cream. You can also drizzle chocolate sauce over the whipped cream for extra sweetness. Store leftover hot chocolate in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.