Description
Warm up your winter evenings with this rich and creamy hot chocolate. Perfectly sweetened and topped with fluffy whipped cream, this delightful beverage wraps you in cozy comfort while evoking nostalgic memories. Ideal for snowy days, festive gatherings, or simply indulging after a long day, this easy-to-make recipe will have you savoring every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on the counter.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cocoa powder and sugar until combined.
- Gradually add the cocoa-sugar mixture to the steaming milk while stirring continuously until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour into mugs, top with whipped cream, and add sprinkles if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Heating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg