Easy Hot Chocolate Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Course

    Dessert, Drinks

Easy Hot Chocolate Recipe

This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1/3 cup boiling water
  • 3 1/2 cups whole milk lower fat content milk will work, but will not be quite as creamy
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • crushed peppermint candy canes
  • Full Size Candy Canes

Instructions

  1. Combine cocoa powder, sugar, salt and boiling water in a sauce pan. Bring mixture back up to an easy boil, stirring constantly. Simmer, while stirring, for approximately two minutes. Keep a close eye on it and make sure it's a gentle boil to avoid scorching. Stir in milk and heat until hot, but do not boil. Remove from heat and add vanilla and half and half. Stir well. Top with marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate sauce and Crushed Peppermint Candy Canes. Serve with a candy cane for stirring.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 286kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 106mg (4%) Potassium 430mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 36g (72%) Vitamin A 453IU (9%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 282mg (28%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 286kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 106mg 4%
Potassium 430mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 36g 72%
Vitamin A 453IU 9%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 282mg 28%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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