5.0 from 18 votes
Homemade Hot Chocolate
This homemade hot chocolate recipe is extra rich and cozy with two types of chocolate and just the right amount of sweetness!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 1 cup each
Calories: 377 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
377kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Sodium
178mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 41 cup each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Sodium | 178mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.