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Homemade Hot Chocolate

Published: Dec 22, 2018 · Modified: Dec 22, 2018 by Allison · 554 Comments

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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

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.

Homemade Hot 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

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.

Homemade Hot Chocolate

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!

Homemade Hot Chocolate

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Homemade Hot Chocolate

Homemade Hot Chocolate

Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate. A combination of cocoa powder and chocolate chips make this hot chocolate extra flavorful and delicious! Ready in minutes.
4.95 from 310 votes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 6 minutes
Servings: 4 (see note for smaller servings)
Calories: 323kcal
Author: Allison - Celebrating Sweets

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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Notes

SMALLER SERVINGS
2 servings:
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
¼ cup chocolate chips
⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 single serving:
1 cup milk
1 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons chocolate chips
1-2 drops vanilla extract

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Calcium: 309mg | Iron: 1.1mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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  1. Camille

    January 29, 2022 at 1:21 pm

    4 stars
    Made one serving. It was very good. I will use a bit less sugar next time, as it was a bit too sweet, but that’s me.

    Reply
  2. Wendy

    January 31, 2022 at 7:14 pm

    Oh mama! I’m never buying those Hot chocolate packets again. Oops, I just realized that I forgot the vanilla. But I will certainly make it again I absolutely loved it creamy chocolatey and delicious. I also added a quarter teaspoon of espresso powder just because I have it. This was a wonderful easy recipe thank you

    Reply
    • Allison

      February 01, 2022 at 9:23 am

      You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Ashli

    February 04, 2022 at 2:32 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is our new go to recipe for hot chocolate! So so good!

    Reply
    • Allison

      February 07, 2022 at 12:53 pm

      I’m so glad! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  4. Glow magic

    February 18, 2022 at 2:38 am

    5 stars
    i love it really love it

    Reply
  5. Anne Cayer

    February 25, 2022 at 3:14 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! Didn’t have choc chips, so used a broken up Hershey dark chocolate bar. Also used 1/2 raw sugar & 1/2 maple syrup. Didn’t have vanilla. Topped with whipped cream. It was a big hit after clearing snow today! I “doctored” mine with Kahlua & Amaretto. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Allison

      March 02, 2022 at 10:25 am

      That sounds delicious! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Everett

    March 16, 2022 at 5:06 pm

    5 stars
    Very rich, not super sweet. I personally added some more milk to make it less concentrated.

    Reply
    • Everett

      March 16, 2022 at 5:07 pm

      (Keep in mind that the ‘not too sweet’ is coming from someone with a serious sweet tooth 😅)

      Reply
  7. Sarah Black

    March 17, 2022 at 8:47 pm

    5 stars
    Very, very delicious. Love the recipe for one serving. I would also add less sugar, but that is a matter of my own preference.

    Reply
    • Allison

      March 18, 2022 at 3:53 pm

      I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Alison

    April 12, 2022 at 4:35 pm

    5 stars
    This is delicious. Didn’t change a thing. Perfect for our cold autumn mornings

    Reply
    • Allison

      April 16, 2022 at 7:10 am

      I’m so glad! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Sara B

    May 07, 2022 at 3:14 pm

    5 stars
    Aamazing! We used Fairlife whole milk and a Hershey’s bar instead of chips. Absolutely the best! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Allison

      May 10, 2022 at 8:11 am

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂

      Reply
  10. amogus

    June 01, 2022 at 2:30 am

    5 stars
    it’s literally hot chocolate 5 stars

    Reply
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