Description
A warm, comforting homemade hot chocolate perfect for chilly evenings, filled with love and childhood memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream or marshmallows for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the cocoa powder, sugar, and pinch of salt.
- Add 2 tablespoons of milk to the dry mixture and stir until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in the remaining milk.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until hot but not boiling, stirring occasionally.
- Once heated through, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the ingredients according to your taste; extra vanilla or a splash of cream can enhance richness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg