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Homemade Hot Chocolate

Make this warm cup of Homemade Hot Chocolate. This recipe has melted rich chocolate with warmed milk, spices and a coffee marshmallow.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 120 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups whole milk or milk of choice (oat, almond, soy)
  • 1/4 cup cane sugar
  • 1 whole cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 whole vanilla bean scraped (or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract)
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 3 1/2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
  • Pinch kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. To a medium saucepan, placed over low heat, pour in all of the ingredients. Heat until a very gentle simmer and whisk until the chocolate has melted and is cohesive. Remove the cinnamon stick and vanilla bean and discard.
  2. Divide amongst mugs and garnish with whipped cream, marshmallows or chocolate shavings.

Notes

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  • Tips and Tricks
  • Milk Chocolate - If you want to use milk chocolate (say that's all you have), feel free to eliminate the sugar in the recipe.
  • Stir regularly - Stir it regularly to avoid a skin from forming on the top.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 120kcal (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 120

% Daily Value*

Calories 120kcal 6%

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