homemade hot cocoa

Homemade hot chocolate is infinitely better than boxed mix. And our recipe is extra decadent, thanks to the cup of actual chocolate (not just cocoa powder).

Best Hot Chocolate

c. whole milk

c. sugar

cocoa powder

c. chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)

vanilla extract

Whipped cream,

Chocolate shavings,

Can. I like that you don't need to defrost it.

Do you buy whipped cream from the can or the tub?

No such thing as too much chocolate to chocolate lovers. I used skim milk and truvia, and dark chocolate chips and I'll say yes to this. Accidentally left out the vanilla, but it still tastes great.

Delish . Threw in some marshmallows . Topped w whipped cream and chocolate syrup.   Yummmm

Delcious! So chocolatey, it's perfect for the chocolate lover!

WAYYYYY too much chocolate. For 2 cups of milk you should use half a cup of chocolate chips max. The cocoa powder isn't really necessary either. I added 2 dashes of cinnamon and 1 dash of chile powder or cayenne pepper. I feel bad about giving this one star but nothing about this recipe offers anything unique or even correct on making hot chocolate.

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Homemade hot chocolate is infinitely better than boxed mix. And our recipe is extra decadent, thanks to the cup of actual chocolate (not just cocoa powder). For a perfect cup of cocoa every time, here's what to remember. 

Whole milk is preferable. 

When you're drinking hot cocoa, you're most likely trying to be festive and cozy, not healthy. Go all out with whole milk. Remember, fat = flavor. If you only have skim or low-fat, don't worry. This recipe will still totally work. 

Watch the milk! 

If you walk away as it's coming to a simmer on the stovetop, it will likely boil over. Trust us, this has happened to us too many times to count. 

Use your favorite kind of chocolate. 

We're partial to semi-sweet (60% cocoa) or bittersweet (70%). But if you like your cocoa a little bit sweeter and creamier, feel free to use milk chocolate. We usually use chocolate chips because they're always in our pantry. But if you want to splurge on a nice bar of chocolate, go for it. It'll be worth it!

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My Best Ever Crockpot Hot Chocolate Recipe

heavy whipping cream

oz sweetened condensed milk

milk

vanilla

chocolate chips (milk chocolate OR semi-sweet)

Pour all the ingredients into a crockpot and whisk together until well combined.

Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot and chocolate chips are melted. Whisk well before serving. Garnish as desired (which means MARSHMALLOWS of course!)

According to Amanda you can also make it with white chocolate, butterscotch, even mint chocolate chips. The possibilities here are endless! I’m thinking of maybe trying a salted caramel version… yum!

This easy homemade hot chocolate mix is rich, creamy and tastes like real hot chocolate. With this mix of real chocolate, dutch cocoa, powdered milk, and granulated sugar, you can enjoy gourmet hot chocolate any time in a pinch.

Best Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

dutch cocoa powder

sugar

chocolate

cornstarch

tsp kosher salt

Put all the ingredients in a food processor and process until the chocolate is finely ground and everything is turn into powder, about 60 seconds.

You might want to do this in batches if your processor is not big enough to hold all the ingredients at once. If so, whisk all ingredients together in a large bowl first, then work in two to three batches in the food processor.

To make hot chocolate, put 3 tablespoon of hot cocoa mix in a mug and stir in 1 cup of hot water or milk (milk makes it richer and creamier). Top with whipped cream or miniature marshmallows, or spices, as you desire.

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