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The BEST Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe

Hands down the BEST homemade hot chocolate recipe! This easy recipe takes only 5 simple ingredients and comes out rich and creamy every time!
Hot chocolate recipe
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Prep 7 minutes
Cook 5 minutes
Total 12 minutes
Calories 433
Servings 4 servings
Course Drinks
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1/4 cup Ghiradelli unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

Method

  1. In a medium saucepan on medium heat, add in the milk, cocoa powder, and sugar. Whisk the mixture frequently until warm. Once warm, add in the chocolate chips and whisk until they are fully melted. Whisk in the vanilla extract, serve immediately with optional toppings such as: whipped cream, chocolate sauce, peppermint pieces, sprinkles, mini marshmallows, or chopped chocolate bar.

Nutrition

Calories433kcalCarbohydrates44gProtein10gFat26gSaturated Fat18gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat5gCholesterol57mgSodium128mgPotassium544mgFiber3gSugar31gVitamin A628IUVitamin C1mgCalcium340mgIron1mg

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