Description
A comforting and creamy hot chocolate recipe perfect for chilly nights, customizable with flavors like peppermint or cinnamon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream or marshmallows (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it’s warm but not boiling, stirring gently.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and sugar (if using) until fully dissolved and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor depth.
- Pour the hot chocolate into your favorite mug.
- Top with whipped cream or marshmallows, if desired.
- Inhale the rich aroma before enjoying your homemade hot chocolate!
Notes
Try adding peppermint extract or a pinch of cayenne for unique variations!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg