Description
A simple yet indulgent drink perfect for winter evenings, combining milk, cocoa powder, and chocolate for a creamy treat.
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, stirring gently.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and sugar until fully dissolved and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
- Enjoy your homemade hot chocolate, nestled in your favorite chair with a warm blanket!
Notes
You can prepare the cocoa base ahead of time and store it in the fridge. Reheat when needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg