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, 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.
Tried this recipe?Leave a comment and rating below!
Catalina
Oh my goodness! Mouth watering…. looks so inviting and perfect for this season!
Abeer
Nothing beats homemade hot chocolate this time of the year! Yum!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
This is seriously making me hungry! I know for sure this would be a huge hit in my house!
Leighanna
I made this recipe for the first time tonight, only making one serving. It is absolutely perfect!!! This is my new go-to easy and delicious hot chocolate. Thank you for the incredible recipe!
Celebrating Sweets
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂
Samuel Yost
Was out in the cold all morning
Been looking in stores for organic mix to no avail.
Didn’t think of making my own. This is so rich and delicious. So simple also. Thanks.
Celebrating Sweets
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂
Alli
We love homemade hot coco! This is perfect.
Beth
Our home runs on Hot Chocolate during these chilly months! I’m excited to make it from scratch with this recipe!
Deanna
Can this be refrigerated and heated up for a later time?
Celebrating Sweets
I haven’t tried that. My only concern would be how the melted chocolate chips will do once they are melted, then chilled, then melted again. You can always scale down the recipe if you need less. You can use the slider on the serving size in the recipe card to move it up or down. Enjoy!
Candyce
Turned out fabulous! Thanks for the recipe!
Celebrating Sweets
You’re welcome! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂
Lisa
We made this hot cocoa tonight while decorating our Christmas tree, and it was perfect! Not too sweet, perfectly balanced, great with marshmallows! Will definitely be making this again, thanks for the great recipe!
Celebrating Sweets
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂 Happy holidays!