Homemade Hot Chocolate
A comforting homemade hot chocolate that warms you on cold days, allowing you to enjoy the rich taste of chocolate made from scratch.
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 dark, milk, or white chocolate.
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- to taste whipped cream
- to taste marshmallows
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
Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave. Add flavors like peppermint or almond extract for a twist.