Homemade Hot Chocolate

5 from 1 vote

Make a quick homemade hot chocolate with chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and milk for an easy, decadent, and cozy treat!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword homemade hot chocolate, homemade hot chocolate recipe, homemade hot cocoa, hot chocolate, hot chocolate recipe, hot cocoa

Prep Time 0

Cook Time 10

Total Time 5

Servings people

Calories 393kcal

2 ounces chocolate or about ¼ cup of chocolate chips (use dark or semi-sweet for a richer flavor)
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups milk (I use 2%)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup sugar (or more or less, to taste)
⅛ teaspoon salt
Optional toppings: whipped cream, marshmallows, shaved chocolate

Combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until the chocolate melts, the sugar dissolves, and the beverage reaches desired temperature. Do not let the mixture boil.
Pour into a mugs and garnish with desired toppings.

Choose a high-quality dark or semisweet chocolate for the best, rich flavor. I like Lindt 78% dark chocolate. Chocolate chips will also work!
Adjust the amount of sugar to suit your taste. If you want a less-sweet hot chocolate, cut the sugar in half. If your kids like a sweeter drink, add more sugar.