Description
A rich and creamy hot chocolate bar recipe perfect for cozy moments. Customize it with your favorite toppings for extra joy.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups milk (whole or dairy-free)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat milk and cream over medium heat until warm (do not boil).
- Whisk in cocoa powder, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Add chocolate chips, stirring until fully melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Pour into mugs and serve with toppings like marshmallows, whipped cream, or cinnamon.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, cozy drink, homemade cocoa, winter recipe