Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of this creamy homemade hot cocoa. Perfect for chilly nights or cozy gatherings, this delightful drink is a nostalgic treat that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine cocoa powder and sugar.
- Gradually whisk in whole milk over medium heat until small bubbles form.
- Stir in chocolate chips until melted and the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and optional chocolate shavings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg