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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:

  1. Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming (don't boil).
  2. Whisk in cocoa, sugar, salt, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Add chocolate chips; stir until melted and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour into mugs, top if desired, and serve hot.

Source: Celebrating Sweets (celebratingsweets.com). Adjust sweetness as needed!