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Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe
A rich and creamy homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe that is ready in minutes. Learn how to make real hot cocoa using staple kitchen ingredients.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 338 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or add to desired sweetness)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 cups whole milk*
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate (chips, chunks or shavings)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cocoa powder. Add milk, chocolate chips, and vanilla and whisk together.
- Place over medium heat and bring it to a light boil while stirring constantly. Be sure the chocolate is fully melted and incorporated.
- Set aside to cool to your desired temperature and serve with your favorite toppings.
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Notes
- *For a richer and creamier hot chocolate, replace 1 cup of milk with 1 cup of heavy cream or half and half.
Nutrition Information
Calories
338kcal
(17%)
Carbs
39g
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
108mg
(5%)
Potassium
528mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
395IU
(8%)
Calcium
296mg
(30%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbs | 39g | |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 108mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 528mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 296mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.