Homemade Hot Chocolate

Name: Homemade Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 1 cup each
Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/8 tsp salt; 2 cups whole milk; 2 cups half and half; 1 tsp vanilla extract

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5.0

18 reviews

Excellent

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
4 1 cup each
Calories
377 kcal
Course
Drinks
Cuisine
International

Homemade Hot Chocolate

Nancy Wheeler

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This homemade hot chocolate recipe is extra rich and cozy with two types of chocolate and just the right amount of sweetness!

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Ingredients

Servings

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder $0.14
2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate $1.75
1/4 cup sugar $0.04
1/8 tsp salt $0.01
2 cups whole milk $0.84
2 cups half and half $0.90
1 tsp vanilla extract $0.28

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Instructions

Add the cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate, sugar, and salt to a medium saucepot. Pour the milk and half and half over top.
Place the saucepot over medium heat. Heat the ingredients over medium while whisking until the chocolate has fully melted into the milk and the milk is beginning to steam (but not simmering).
Once the chocolate is fully melted into the milk and the milk is has begun to steam, remove it from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Taste and adjust the sugar or chocolate to your liking.
Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

This recipe scales up or down easily. Just change the number in the box next to "servings" at the top of the recipe and the ingredient amounts will adjust for you.