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.
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Yep
Amazing
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Tammy
What type of chocolate chips do you use?? Semisweet?. I used dark chocolate chips. Just touch bitter but delicious.
Allison
I typically use semisweet.
Stacy
Love this recipe!!
Amy
Thank you for this wonderful recipe. It’s delicious! I added whipped cream on top! 🩷
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Ayni
It’s good, but not amazing. Way more thick than my family’s preference. Just not for us, I suppose!
Morgan
Would this work to make and then put in a hot beverage dispenser? Hosting a baby shower and need a hot chocolate that’ll keep for a few hours in the beverage dispenser? Thanks!
Allison
Hi! I have a slow cooker version: Crock Pot Hot Chocolate
Nicholas Grinev
Just made it, turned out delicious tysm for this recipe!
Allison
You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
Carmon Long
That taste absolutely amazing. The rich chocolate taste is amazing. Easy clean up and does not stain.
Mary Young
Tastes like Starbucks but better.
Allison
I love hearing that! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Morgan
I love this!! It is so delicious; it tastes like the powder you could buy at the store only it better than that. It’s very rich and yummy. My family and I totally recommend this!
Allison
Thanks for the kind review. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Claire Hicks
SO GOOD!!! I’ve made it for the fam a few times now and everyone loved it! Thx so much for the recipe, Ms. Allison!!
Allison
You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
Lisa K
Very good