Grab a Mug, The Hot Chocolate Is Ready!
This winter, we encourage you to give our homemade hot chocolate recipe a try because it beats the store bought hot chocolate mix in any taste test. It’s extra creamy, and is mug- and marshmallow-ready in less than ten minutes. Don’t wait for National Hot Chocolate Day to make this simple hot chocolate recipe. Next time the temperature dips and cheeks are rosy, be ready with a mug of the best hot chocolate.
Choose Your Own Hot Chocolate Adventure
There’s so many ways to customize this homemade hot chocolate. If you want to add richness, you can add ½ & ½ or heavy cream. If you prefer your hot cocoa less sweet, cut back on the sugar or substitute dark chocolate chips. If you want to add flavor, sprinkle in peppermint extract, cinnamon, or cayenne. Pour in some espresso, or go for a spiked and boozy hot chocolate with our Spiked Hot Chocolate recipe. You can also make this vegan hot chocolate (or Dairy free hot chocolate) by using vegan milk and dairy free chocolate chips. Any way you make it, we definitely encourage you to top your concoction with crushed candy cane for extra spirit!
How To Make Hot Chocolate
You were disappointed the last time you opened a packet of premade hot chocolate and were left wondering how do you make simple hot chocolate? We’ve got your creamy homemade hot chocolate recipe covered. An important starting place is the foundation–and in the “Is hot chocolate with milk or water?” conversation, we heavily land in the make it with milk territory (whole milk is our preferred milk, but you can use ½ & ½, heavy cream, or vegan milk). Once you’ve chosen your milk, you’ll combine it with sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla in a small saucepan and gently heat it until everything is dissolved. Add the chocolate chips and whisk until super rich and melty, about two minutes more. Pour into mugs and add your favorite toppings.
Tools You’ll Need
Wrap Your Hands Around A Warm Mug
We’ve got gallons of hot beverage ideas for you to try this season, so get out your favorite mug, and make these recipes!
Whipped Cream For Everyone!
Sometimes we make this homemade hot chocolate just for the whipped cream! If you’re like us, snap a picture of your whipped cream topped mugs and tag us on Instagram using @themodernproper and #themodernproper. Cheers!
