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Homemade Hot Chocolate

Warm up this holiday by creating your own DIY hot cocoa bar. This party idea is perfect for the kids, and includes homemade marshmallows, candy, and more!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12 half-cup servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 cups milk
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened dark cocoa powder I like the Hershey's special dark version
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup

Instructions

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  1. Warm the milk in a sauce pot over low heat. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and syrup for a couple minutes until combined. Drizzle into the milk and stir to dissolve. 
  2. Transfer to a large insulated carafe or pitcher and serve with toppings of choice.

Notes

  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Homemade Hot Chocolate Amount Per Serving Calories 111 Calories from Fat 36 % Daily Value* Fat 4g6%Saturated Fat 2g13%Cholesterol 12mg4%Sodium 54mg2%Potassium 191mg5%Carbohydrates 15g5%Sugar 14g16%Protein 4g8% Vitamin A 200IU4%Calcium 152mg15% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 111
  • Calories from Fat 36
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 4g
  • 6%
  • Saturated Fat 2g
  • 13%
  • Cholesterol 12mg
  • 4%
  • Sodium 54mg
  • 2%
  • Potassium 191mg
  • 5%
  • Carbohydrates 15g
  • 5%
  • Sugar 14g
  • 16%
  • Protein 4g
  • 8%
  • Vitamin A 200IU
  • 4%
  • Calcium 152mg
  • 15%