Description
A quick and easy guide to making the perfect creamy hot chocolate at home, with customizable options for everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1–2 tbsp granulated sugar (to taste)
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Measure milk, cocoa powder, sugar, and chocolate chips.
- Sift cocoa with sugar to break clumps.
- Warm milk over medium-low heat, adding dry mix while whisking.
- Add chocolate chips and whisk until melted and glossy.
- Stir in vanilla and salt, taste and adjust sugar.
- Use a frother for a silky top if desired.
- Serve immediately, garnished with your choice of toppings.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute with oat milk and add a teaspoon of oil for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg