Homemade Hot Chocolate

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!

Get the recipe down below! Enjoy and stay warm!

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Homemade Hot Chocolate

Melissa
Rather than buying a pre-made hot chocolate mix, I encourage you to make it from scratch. There are no chemicals or preservatives, and you likely have all these ingredients in your pantry already! Cozy up with a nice cup of warm cocoa this winter and stay toasty and warm!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine European
Servings 2

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)

Instructions
 

  • Place the milk in a small pot. Gently heat the milk over medium heat on the stove. Use a whisk to stir the milk every 40 seconds or so to ensure that the milk does not burn on the bottom of the pot. Do not let the milk boil.
  • Once warmed through, add the sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract and salt. Whisk everything together to combine.
  • Carefully pour the hot chocolate into mugs and garnish with whipped cream and chocolate chips if you desire. Enjoy!
Keyword chocolate recipe, hot chocolate, hot chocolate recipe, winter drink, winter recipe
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