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Hot Chocolate

Hot Chocolate is a traditional creamy winter treat that's EASY to make in under 5 minutes with whole milk, melted chocolate, and vanilla!

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 359 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 oz semisweet chocolate disks
  • 6 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Whipped Cream optional

Instructions

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  1. Microwave the chocolate in 30 second increments in a microwave safe bowl until smooth (90 seconds total) while bringing the milk to 180 degrees in a saucepan over medium heat measuring with a thermometer.
  2. Turn the heat off the milk and add in the chocolate whisking them together well and adding in the vanilla before serving with whipped cream if desired.

Notes

  • Note: click on times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer while cooking.

Nutrition Information

Calories 359kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 82mg (3%) Potassium 482mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 320IU (6%) Calcium 233mg (23%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 359

% Daily Value*

Calories 359kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 82mg 3%
Potassium 482mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 24g 48%
Vitamin A 320IU 6%
Calcium 233mg 23%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

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