Description
A cozy and creamy hot chocolate recipe perfect for chilly evenings, bringing warmth and joy with every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream or marshmallows (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and optional sugar until dissolved and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
- Pour into a mug and enjoy!
- Top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
Notes
Make it ahead of time and reheat gently. Substitute with dairy-free milk for a vegan version. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg