Description
A cozy and indulgent hot chocolate recipe perfect for snowy days, featuring creamy milk and melted chocolate chips.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings or marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Pour the milk into a small saucepan and place it over medium heat.
- Warm the milk until it becomes steamy and small bubbles form around the edges.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar until they dissolve into the milk.
- Add the chocolate chips to the warm milk.
- Stir continuously until the chocolate chips melt and the mixture becomes smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs.
- Top each mug with whipped cream and add chocolate shavings or marshmallows if you like.
- Serve the hot chocolate immediately and enjoy your cozy treat.
Notes
Serve hot chocolate in sturdy ceramic mugs. Customize with toppings like cinnamon, nutmeg, or peppermint sticks for a personal touch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American