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How to Make Hot Chocolate

How to make hot chocolate from scratch. With cocoa powder, chopped chocolate, and milk, this simple recipe is fast and way better than a mix!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 316 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups 2% milk whole milk, or non-dairy milk of choice (I do not recommend skim, as it will be watery)
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate chopped (50 to 60 percent)
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar plus additional to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • ¼ teaspoon espresso powder or instant coffee optional
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, chocolate, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and espresso powder.
  2. Heat over medium, whisking frequently, until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Do not let the mixture boil and whisk often.
  3. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Taste and add additional sugar 1 teaspoon at a time until your desired flavor is reached (if you are using chocolate closer to 60%, you may want one or 2 teaspoons more). Enjoy immediately, or transfer to a slow cooker to keep warm.

Notes

  • TO STORE: After cooling to room temperature, store in a covered container in fridge. Hot chocolate is best served within a day.
  • TO REHEAT: Warm in microwave or in saucepan on the stove until steaming. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 316kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Potassium 506mg (14%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 175IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 218mg (22%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 316

% Daily Value*

Calories 316kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Potassium 506mg 11%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 175IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 218mg 22%
Iron 5mg 28%

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