My daughters request this hot chocolate throughout the year; no matter what time of year “It tastes like Christmas!” This hot chocolate is sweet and rich. Top with marshmallows for a comforting treat!

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Rich Hot Chocolate

Cristi
Rich comforting hot chocolate with just the right amount of sweet
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 158 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • measuring cup
  • whisk
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups whole milk or milk of choice
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 5 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon optional

Instructions
 

  • Pour 1/2 cup milk of choice into saucepan. Sift cocoa powder and sugar into milk. Wisk vigorously to combine until a thick syrup results.
  • Turn stovetop on to heat medium high heat syrup until just starting to bubble. Add a pinch of salt and optional cinnamon. While whisking, slowly pour in additional 2 cups of milk. Stir occasionally as mixture heats through.
    Classic hot chocolate simmering in a saucepan
  • When heated to desired temperature, split into 4 mugs, top with marshmallows, and enjoy!
    Hot chocolate with marshmallows in decorative holiday mugs

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 287mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 248IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 195mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chocolate, holiday, hot chocolate, marshmallows
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Rich Hot Chocolate

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Cristi
Rich comforting hot chocolate with just the right amount of sweet
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 158 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • measuring cup
  • whisk
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups whole milk or milk of choice
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 5 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon optional

Instructions
 

  • Pour 1/2 cup milk of choice into saucepan. Sift cocoa powder and sugar into milk. Wisk vigorously to combine until a thick syrup results.
  • Turn stovetop on to heat medium high heat syrup until just starting to bubble. Add a pinch of salt and optional cinnamon. While whisking, slowly pour in additional 2 cups of milk. Stir occasionally as mixture heats through.
    Classic hot chocolate simmering in a saucepan
  • When heated to desired temperature, split into 4 mugs, top with marshmallows, and enjoy!
    Hot chocolate with marshmallows in decorative holiday mugs

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 287mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 248IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 195mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!