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two mugs of hot chocolate on marble counter with two spoons and grated chocolate

Creamy Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa

Rich, creamy, extra chocolate-y, and SO. GOOD. This Homemade Hot Cocoa is the only recipe you'll need this winter!
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 351kcal

Ingredients

  • 4½ cups whole milk
  • ⅔ cup chocolate chips
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup Dutch process cocoa powder
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Whipped cream for topping
  • Vanilla marshmallows for topping

Instructions

  • In a large pot, combine milk, chocolate chips, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt.
  • Stir with a whisk over low heat until chocolate has completely melted and the milk is warmed through. Don't overheat!
  • Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and marshmallows.

Notes

  • Be careful not to overheat the milk!
  • I used bittersweet chocolate chips, but you can use milk chocolate, dark chocolate...whatever you want!
  • This recipe keeps really well in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Calcium: 318mg | Iron: 1mg