Homemade Hot Chocolate
Delicious homemade hot chocolate made from scratch using cocoa powder, milk, and chocolate chips, served warm and topped with mini marshmallows for a cozy treat.
Equipment
- 1 small pot for heating ingredients
- 1 whisk for mixing
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons cane sugar
- 3 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mini marshmallows for serving
- Chocolate shavings for serving
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a small pot.
- Whisk in cocoa powder and cane sugar until smooth.
- Reduce heat to medium and gradually add milk while whisking.
- Heat the mixture for about 3 minutes until warm but not boiling.
- Add chocolate chips and whisk until fully melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Serve hot, garnished with mini marshmallows and chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- Watch closely to prevent scorching or boiling for best flavor.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Freeze leftovers in ice cube trays to add to coffee or make frozen drinks.