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Easy Hot Chocolate Recipe

The best homemade hot chocolate recipe is fast, simple, and decadent. This is the perfect drink to take the chill off of a cold day!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 375 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups milk whole milk works best
  • 1 cup heavy cream see note
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips see note
  • ½ cup milk chocolate chips see note
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, slowly heat the milk, cream and chocolate chips. 
  2. Stir consistently while heating, until the chocolate chips are melted and dissolved into the liquid. 
  3. Stir until the mixture is homogenous and heated through. It isn't necessary to boil the hot chocolate unless you need it that hot. 
  4. Off of the heat, add the vanilla. 
  5. Serve with your favorite toppings!

Notes

  • This hot chocolate is very rich. If you'd like it to be less rich, you can substitute the cream for half and half. You can also use all semi-sweet chocolate chips instead of half milk chocolate.
  • Alternatively, you could make the hot chocolate as written and then add milk after it's done to meet your taste.  

Nutrition Information

Calories 375kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 79mg (3%) Potassium 275mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 815IU (16%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 190mg (19%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 375

% Daily Value*

Calories 375kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 79mg 3%
Potassium 275mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 815IU 16%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 190mg 19%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

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