Description
This homemade hot chocolate recipe is easy to make with everyday ingredients and perfectly creamy and chocolatey.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups plain milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- optional toppings: whipped cream, marshmallows or chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Heat. Combine the milk, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla and sea salt in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the mixture almost reaches a simmer. (We want it to be steaming, but avoid coming to a boil.)
- Add the chocolate chips. Add in the chocolate chips and whisk until they are melted and evenly combined.
- Serve. Remove from heat. Serve warm, garnished with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!