Name: Homemade Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups milk (2%); 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Whipped cream (for garnish (optional)); Chocolate chips (for garnish (optional))

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If you’re fed up with all snow and the cold weather we have been having lately, a cup of Homemade Hot Chocolate is just what you need.

Rather than buying a pre-made hot chocolate mix that is full of preservatives and unnecessary ingredients, I encourage you to make your own. Not only is it super easy, you likely have all the ingredients in your pantry!

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Simply combine some unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated white sugar, vanilla extract and salt in a pot of warm milk and you will have a rich and creamy hot chocolate in under 10 minutes! You can use whatever milk you like, but my favourite is 2% milk from our local BC dairy farmers!

While this is a basic recipe, you can also go all out and add whatever toppings you like. I like to keep it pretty simple with whipped cream and maybe a sprinkle of chocolate chips. But if you want to take it up a notch you can add chocolate shavings, a cinnamon stick, caramel sauce, a scoop of Nutella (to die for!), or a splash of peppermint extract! The possibilities are endless!

So if you are looking for a delicious and tasty way to warm up, make yourself a cup of Homemade Hot Chocolate. Or if you want to show someone a bit of love, this recipe is also perfect for Valentines Day!

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