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Homemade hot chocolate in a mug with whipped cream on top
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Homemade Hot Chocolate

This Homemade Hot Chocolate is so creamy with rich chocolate flavor. It's made with bittersweet and semisweet chocolate; no cocoa powder.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 409kcal
Author Meghan

Ingredients

  • 4 cups milk
  • 2 cup half and half
  • 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips Ghirardelli recommended
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Ghirardelli recommended
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Whipped cream optional

Instructions

  • Combine the milk and half and half in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
    4 cups milk, 2 cup half and half
  • When the milk mixture is warm, add both kinds of chocolate chips, sugar, and vanilla.
    1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips, 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 2 teaspoons sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    a stock pot filled with homemade hot chocolate being stirred with a spoon
  • Continue to heat until melted and fully incorporated, stirring occasionally.
  • Top with whipped cream, if desired.
    Homemade hot chocolate in a mug with whipped cream on top

Notes

Nutritional information is only an estimate and will change depending on what type of milk is used. These calculations do not include whipped cream.
Source: Adapted from the Pioneer Woman
You're Gonna Bake It After All
bakeitafterall.com

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 533mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 297mg | Iron: 2mg