How to Make Homemade Hot Chocolate

Gather Ingredients

You need milk, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and chopped dark or milk chocolate.

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Heat the Milk

In a saucepan, warm 2 cups of milk over medium heat. Do not let it boil.

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Add Cocoa Mix

Whisk in 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 2 tbsp sugar, and a pinch of salt until fully dissolved.

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Melt the Chocolate

Add 1/4 cup chopped chocolate to the milk. Stir until smooth and melted.

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Add Vanilla

Turn off heat. Stir in 1/2 tsp vanilla extract to boost flavor and aroma.

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Serve & Enjoy

Pour into your favorite mug. Top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or a sprinkle of cinnamon!

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Tips & Variations

Try oat or almond milk, use white chocolate, or add a hint of peppermint for fun twists!

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Recipe Recap

2 cups milk, 2 tbsp cocoa, 2 tbsp sugar, 1/4 cup chocolate, pinch of salt, 1/2 tsp vanilla. Heat, mix, melt, serve. Ready in 10 mins!

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