Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate. A combination of cocoa powder and chocolate chips make this hot chocolate extra flavorful and delicious! Ready in minutes.

Homemade Hot Chocolate: You sweet, creamy heavenly thing. If you were wondering how I would like to spend every December evening, it is curled up, with my hands wrapped around a warm mug of hot chocolate. Bonus points if that hot chocolate is topped with freshly whipped cream and a heavy sprinkle of chopped dark chocolate.

Filed under the list of things I will not consume: frosting from a tub, cool whip, and hot chocolate out of a packet. Friends, it is so incredibly easy to make Homemade Hot Chocolate. Put down that powdery packet! Throw a handful of real ingredients into a saucepan and you will have Homemade Hot Chocolate in minutes! It’s simple, delicious, and so much more satisfying than the store-bought stuff.

Homemade Hot Chocolate
This recipe is made with a combination of cocoa powder and chocolate chips. The cocoa powder adds the distinct “hot cocoa” flavor, and the chocolate chips melt into the mixture making this drink extra creamy, rich and luxurious. A splash of vanilla extract rounds out all that chocolaty flavor and makes this what I consider the perfect Homemade Hot Chocolate.
- Place the milk of your choice in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Using milk instead of water, makes this hot chocolate extra creamy and flavorful. I prefer whole milk or 2% milk, but you can choose any milk that you choose (I’ve even used unsweetened almond milk).
- Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar, and heat until warm.
- Once the milk is warm, add chocolate chips, whisking until they melt into the milk.
- Add a splash of vanilla extract.
- Serve immediately, topped with your favorite garnishes: marshmallows, whipped cream, chopped chocolate, crushed candy canes or more.

One of the wonderful things about making hot chocolate from scratch is that you can make it exactly the way you want it!
- Want it extra rich? Add some half and half.
- Want it less sweet? Use bittersweet/dark chocolate chips.
- Want it healthier? Use skim milk or almond milk, and reduce the sugar a touch.
- Want flavored hot chocolate? Add cinnamon, peppermint extract, a shot of espresso, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
The options are endless!

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Recipe

Homemade Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk (preferably whole or 2%)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place milk, cocoa powder and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium/medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until warm (but not boiling). Add chocolate chips and whisk constantly until the chocolate chips melt and distribute evenly into the milk. Whisk in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt (if desired), serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.





Rachel says
Great easy recipe. Had a self care night where I drank hot coco in the tub, while listening to my audiobook, and put on a face mask. It was perfect.
Allison Mattina says
Good for you! I love that. 🙂
Kaitlyn says
Amazing! Made this while decorating our Christmas tree, Perfection! I will definitely be making this again! Thanks Allision for a great recipie
Allison Mattina says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Karen says
Can this be made in a crock pot?
Allison Mattina says
Yes! That version is here: crock pot hot chocolate.
Kaitlyn says
Loved it! Thanks allision for the great recipie
Kaitlyn says
I agree made this while decorating our Christmas tree and it was amazing! Keep it up with the great recipies I will definitely make this again!
Allison Mattina says
You’re welcome!
Jean says
Made me some for work this morning for the first time instead of coffee and it is so good, will be making it quite often, thanks for the recipe
Allison Mattina says
You’re welcome! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. 🙂
moira says
omg this hotchoclate recipe is a winner we love to make it☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕😃😃😃
Steven Noland says
Tastes like I imagined Judy’s hot chocolate from the Santa clause! I added some almond extract which I loved but I also add almond extract to everything so it’s your choice
Allison Mattina says
Great idea! 🙂
wcnurse says
Delicious! Very easy to put together.