Homemade Hot Chocolate
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 323 kcal
Nothing says “winter warmth” like hot chocolate. You can make your own – no packets needed. Try the recipe now!
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk (preferably whole or 2%)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup bittersweet or semisweet chips or chopped chocolate bar
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place milk, cocoa powder, and sugar in small saucepan.
- Heat over medium/medium low heat, whisking frequently until warm (but not boiling).
- Add chocolate chips and whisk constantly until the chocolate chips melt and distribute easily into the milk. Whisk in vanilla extract, serve immediately.
Notes: Smaller Servings
2 servings
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 serving
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
- 1-2 drops vanilla extract