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Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe
A rich and creamy homemade
Hot Chocolate
Recipe that is ready in minutes. Learn how to make real hot cocoa using staple kitchen ingredients.
Author:
Valentina Ablaev
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
338
Prep Time:
5
minutes
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Cook Time:
10
minutes
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Total Time:
15
minutes
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Ingredients
US Customary
Metric
1/4
cup
granulated sugar
,
(or add to desired sweetness)
1/4
cup
unsweetened cocoa powder
4
cups
whole milk*
1/2
cup
semisweet chocolate
,
(chips, chunks or shavings)
½
tsp
vanilla extract
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cocoa powder. Add milk, chocolate chips, and vanilla and whisk together.
Place over medium heat and bring it to a light boil while stirring constantly. Be sure the chocolate is fully melted and incorporated.
Set aside to cool to your desired temperature and serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
*For a richer and creamier hot chocolate, replace 1 cup of milk with 1 cup of heavy cream or half and half.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
338
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
63
%
Cholesterol
26
mg
9
%
Sodium
108
mg
5
%
Potassium
528
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
39
g
13
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
33
g
37
%
Protein
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
395
IU
8
%
Calcium
296
mg
30
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.