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Homemade Hot Chocolate

Homemade Hot Chocolate is creamy, smooth and easy to make. Serve with whipped cream and marshmallows, for the ultimate winter treat!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 730 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder Preferably Dutch Processed or any good quality Cocoa Powder
  • 5 oz semi-sweet dark chocolate Chopped
  • pinch salt
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (Optional)
  • whipping cream For Topping
  • Marshmallow For Topping

Instructions

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  1. In a deep saucepan add milk, cocoa powder, sugar, salt. Mix well until there is no lump. 
  2. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat. Add chopped chocolate.  Using a whisk mix well until chocolate has completely melted. 
  3. Switch off the flame. Add Vanilla Extract if using. 
  4. While serving to top it with whipped cream and mini marshmallows. 

Notes

  • Keep your hot chocolate warm in a slow cooker for holiday parties! Set to WARM and use a ladle to portion.

Nutrition Information

Calories 730kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 88g (29%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 28g (140%) Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 235mg (10%) Potassium 1095mg (31%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 67g (134%) Vitamin A 595IU (12%) Calcium 642mg (64%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 730

% Daily Value*

Calories 730kcal 37%
Carbohydrates 88g 29%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 28g 140%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 235mg 10%
Potassium 1095mg 23%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 67g 134%
Vitamin A 595IU 12%
Calcium 642mg 64%
Iron 2.5mg 14%

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