World's Best Hot Chocolate
World's Best Hot Chocolate
This smooth and creamy hot cocoa is the stuff of dreams. Made with cocoa powder, milk, semi-sweet chocolate chips and so much love, this is the perfect hot drink for holiday movie nights and family get togethers. Recipe courtesy of USDairy.com
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
Servings
4
Total time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 4 cup whole milk or fat level of choice
- 2 cup (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips*
- 3 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- optional garnish: whipped cream, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, shaved chocolate
Directions
- Combine sugar and cocoa powder in a medium, heavy-bottom pot and whisk until evenly combined.
- Whisk in milk and bring to a simmer on stovetop over low heat.
- Stir in chocolate chips, vanilla extract and salt and stir constantly until chocolate is completed melted and mixture is smooth.
- Pour hot chocolate into mugs and garnish with whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate chips or chocolate shavings as desired.