Description
A rich and creamy homemade hot chocolate that is simple to make and perfect for cold days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Toppings of your choice (whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate shavings)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Add milk gradually and whisk until well mixed.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until hot, but do not boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour into mugs and top with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For a richer texture, stir in a small piece of dark chocolate until melted. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg