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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Homemade Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk (preferably whole or 2%)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar
- 1/4 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, serve immediately.
Natalie says
I loved it! My dad and brother thought it was very bitter, though. I’ll have to add more sugar for them next time. This recipe will come off as unsweet for people raised on powdered cocoa haha!
Celebrating Sweets says
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Yes, you can absolutely add more sugar (to taste), or use milk chocolate chips which are sweeter. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. 🙂
Priya says
I loved it! So easy to prepare and tastes so rich!
Celebrating Sweets says
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
JancoPienaar says
This was great . Just litle bit too sweet but realy good
Celebrating Sweets says
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Chia says
I absolutely loved this recipe 😋 (this coming from a person who never tasted hot chocolate before)
My dad thought it was a bit bitter, but it seemed perfect to me and also completely changed my opinion of hot chocolate just being a mug of hot, but regular, chocolate milk 😀
Celebrating Sweets says
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂
Savannah Josephine Amos-Sikora says
Me and My younger sisters really enjoyed making this. It was super tasty!
Celebrating Sweets says
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂
Reichel says
I think it’s to choclatey how do I get rid of it
Celebrating Sweets says
You can add more milk. And next time just reduce the amount of chocolate chips and/or cocoa powder. Thanks for stopping by!