Homemade Hot Chocolate

Rich and creamy homemade hot chocolate made with chopped chocolate and no mixes! This real hot cocoa is flavorful, delicious and ready within minutes.

Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Ingredients

3 ½ cups low-fat milk (more to taste)
½ cup heavy cream (can sub with milk for a thinner cocoa)
¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (use 1 cup for rich chocolate flavor)
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional: Pinch of salt, pinch of cinnamon, mini marshmallows, crushed candy canes, whipped cream

Instructions

Melt chocolate. Combine 3 1/2 cups milk, 1/2 cup cream and 3/4 chocolate chips in a saucepan over medium low heat. Cook until the chocolate has melted, whisking frequently.
Add sugar, taste and adjust. Whisk in the 1/4 cup sugar and cook an additional 2 minutes. Taste and add more milk or sugar if desired. Once warm, remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Add a pinch of salt and cinnamon if desired.
Serve. Pour into glasses. Top with mini marshmallows or whipped cream if desired. Serve while warm.

Notes

If you find the hot chocolate too sweet, add an extra 1/2 cup milk or water.

If you want a more bitter hot chocolate, try using 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder and 1/2 cup dark or bittersweet chocolate.

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