Best Hot Chocolate Recipe: Creamy Homemade Version
This recipe uses cocoa powder and chocolate chips for rich flavor. Serves 2, ready in 10 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk (whole or almond)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Whipped cream, marshmallows for topping
Preparation:
- Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming (don't boil).
- Whisk in cocoa, sugar, salt, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add chocolate chips; stir until melted and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour into mugs, top if desired, and serve hot.
Source: Celebrating Sweets (celebratingsweets.com). Adjust sweetness as needed!