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Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe

Homemade hot chocolate recipe made with simple pantry ingredients.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate,, Christmas, holiday
Servings: 2
Calories: 274kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 3 TBS cocoa powder
  • 3 TBS sugar
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  • In a saucepan heat 2 1/2 cups milk till warm.
  • Add 3 TBS cocoa powder, 3 TBS sugar and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional).
  • Whisk
  • Pour into favorite mug and top with desired toppings.

Notes

Optional Toppings
  • whipped cream
  • marshmallows
  • crushed peppermint
  • chocolate shavings
  • caramel sauce
Hot chocolate without milk- Heat 2 ½ cups water in a saucepan and add 3 TBS cocoa power, 3 TBS sugar, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract. Whisk and serve warm. 
*Nutritional information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used. 

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 518mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 494IU | Calcium: 354mg | Iron: 1mg