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Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe

Rich homemade hot chocolate with a sweet peppermint whipped cream topping!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chill Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 257 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Cocoa:
  • 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 6 cups water

Instructions

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  1. For the hot cocoa, whisk together the condensed milk and cocoa powder over medium heat.
  2. Slowly whisk in the vanilla, salt and whole milk. Heat until warm, but do not boil.
  3. Whisk in water and continue to heat over medium heat until desired temperature. DO NOT BOIL.
  4. When ready to serve, pour cocoa in a mug with a couple dollops of whipped cream or mini marshmallows. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Keep your hot chocolate warm in the slow cooker on low or warm setting.
  • What kind of cocoa powder is best for hot chocolate? Any unsweetened cocoa powder will work. I use regular Dutch processed cocoa (the same kind I use for baking). Do not use the powders labeled "drinking chocolate" as those are usually sweetened.
  • Can you use evaporated milk instead of condensed milk in this cocoa? No, evaporated milk should not be used. Condensed milk contains added sugars boiled into the milk, which is necessary for this hot chocolate recipe.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 257kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 178mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 38g (76%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 257

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 257kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 178mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 38g 76%

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