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Hot Chocolate
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4.78 from 9 votes

Homemade Hot Chocolate

The best-ever, homemade hot chocolate recipe features a simple stovetop mix of cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla, milk, and cream.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Hot Chocolate
Servings: 6
Calories: 485kcal
Author: Kelly Anthony

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 5 cups milk
  • 1 ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and water and whisk to combine. 
  • Allow mixture to come to a rapid simmer, and pour in milk and cream. Stir often until heated through. Add the vanilla, and stir once more.
  • Ladle into a mug, top with marshmallows (if desired), serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 12ounces | Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 476mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 1205IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 1.5mg