Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe
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Somebody said it’s hot chocolate season! This homemade hot chocolate is very easy to make and tastes way better than the premade versions. It’s perfect for those nights when your family gathers to decorate the Christmas tree, or bundle up near the fireplace and watch a Christmas movie. You can eat it with a baked good, or have it as a treat by itself. This recipe is only 4 ingredients. It really doesn’t get any easier than that!
My kids absolutely love it. They request this hot cocoa recipe all the time. I like to have it ready for them when they get home from school, or when they’ve played outside on a snow day. Check out the recipe below:
Homemade Hot Chocolate Ingredients
1 cup of sugar
½ cup of cocoa powder (processed or natural)
1 teaspoon of salt
1 cup of whole milk (you can also use water or coffee, but I prefer milk)
Variations
½ teaspoon of peppermint extract for hot peppermint cocoa
½ teaspoon of Peppermint Schnapps for an adult version of hot cocoa
½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper for a spicy hot chocolate
¼ teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg
¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract
Each of these variations gives your homemade hot chocolate a distinctly different taste.
Optional Toppings
Whipped Cream
Marshmallows
Cinnamon Sticks
Fluff
Sprinkles
Directions for Making Homemade Hot Chocolate
- Combine the sugar, cocoa powder, salt and mix it well.
- Pour a cup of hot milk, water, or coffee into your favorite mug.
- Add 2 tbs of your hot cocoa mixture to your mug and stir.
- Add in your optional variations.
- Add your favorite topping for a little razzle-dazzle.
- ENJOY!
Did I miss any variations or toppings? Let me know if you try this at home. I’d love to know how it turns out.
This looks delicious! I’ll definitely be trying it this holiday season!
If you use this recipe, let me know how it turns out!
I don’t know why it has never crossed my mind that you can make hot coco from scratch! This is amazing! I cant wait to try it.
Homemade hot chocolate is so easy to make. This version tastes better than the pre-made packets.
Homemade hot chocolate is the best and this recipe looks so easy to recreate!
Very easy. My kids like to make it.
Who doesn’t love a nice cup of hot chocolate? I love how easy your recipe is and now I can try a different one each day of the week! Thanks Tiffany.
No problem! Homemade hot chocolate is the way to go.
Oh gosh this looks so so delicious 😋
I bookmarked it and will be trying it after a good hike outside 😃
Let me know how it turns out if you use it.
Nice post 🙂
Thank you!
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