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Homemade Hot Chocolate

2 mugs of homemade hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and chocolate chips served with marshmallows
  • Serves:  4
  • Prep Time:  5 min
  • Cook Time:  10 min

Ingredients

  • 4 cups whole milk
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened Dutch cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus more for serving
  • Whipped cream, for serving (optional)
  • Marshmallows, for serving (optional)

Method

  1. Combine the milk, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking, until sugar and salt are dissolved, about 5 minutes. Be careful to not let the milk come to a boil.

  2. Whisk in the chocolate chips until melted and fully incorporated, about 2 minutes.

  3. Divide the hot chocolate between mugs. Top with whipped cream or marshmallows, if using, and remaining chocolate chips (chopping first).