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How to Make Hot Chocolate
Learn how to make hot chocolate from scratch at home on the stovetop to enjoy this winter. Perfectly rich and creamy, it's a family favorite!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 drinks
Calories: 539 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons cane sugar
- 3 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- mini marshmallows for serving
- chocolate shavings for serving
Instructions
- Fill a small pot with the water and bring to a boil. Whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar.
- Reduce heat to medium and whisk in the milk. Cook over medium heat until the milk is heated but not boiling, about 3 minutes
- Add chocolate chips and continue to whisk until the chocolate chips melt and the mixture becomes smooth, about 2 more minutes.
- Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla extract.
- Serve with mini marshmallows, if desired.
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Notes
- Storage: Leftovers can be cooled at kept covered in the ridge for 2 to 3 days. Reheat it on the stovetop to warm through to serve.
- Tips: You can make this hot chocolate with any kind of milk. Use a plant based milk like almond or oat for a vegan hot drink, or half and half for a creamier and more indulgent sip.
Nutrition Information
Calories
539kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
204mg
(9%)
Potassium
998mg
(29%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
50g
(100%)
Vitamin A
444IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
539mg
(54%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2drinks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 539
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 539kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 204mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 998mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 50g | 100% |
| Vitamin A | 444IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 539mg | 54% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.