Description
Warm your soul with this rich and creamy hot chocolate, perfect for cozy nights or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar for a caramel twist)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- 1. Heat Your Milk: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, pour in the milk. Stir occasionally until steaming, but do not let it boil.
- 2. Mix Cocoa and Sugar: In a small bowl, whisk together cocoa powder and sugar until combined.
- 3. Combine Ingredients: Gradually whisk the cocoa-sugar mixture into the steaming milk until fully dissolved and blended.
- 4. Add Vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5. Serve It Up: Pour hot chocolate into mugs, top generously with whipped cream, and add any extra toppings you desire, such as mini marshmallows or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- 6. Enjoy: Snuggle up in your favorite spot and sip away!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg