Rich and Creamy Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

• 2 cup milk (Preferably whole milk or 2% milk)
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (The source text says “2 Tbsp cup”; interpreted as 2 tablespoons)
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar
• 5 tbsp bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar (Preferably Lindt; quantity is preserved as stated)
• 0.25 tsp pure vanilla extract
• marshmallows (Optional garnish)
• whipped cream (Optional garnish)
• unsweetened cocoa powder (Optional garnish; use some cocoa powder)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, and granulated sugar in a small saucepan.

2. 2

   Heat the mixture over medium to medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until warm but not boiling.

3. 3

   Add the bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar to the warm milk mixture.

4. 4

   Whisk constantly until the chocolate melts and is evenly distributed throughout the milk.

5. 5

   Whisk in the vanilla extract, then continue whisking until the hot chocolate is frothy.

6. 6

   Serve immediately. If desired, garnish with marshmallows or whipped cream and some cocoa powder.

Notes

The source does not specify an exact temperature or heating time; heat only until warm and avoid boiling. Garnish quantities are not specified.

Nutrition per serving

• drink
• hot chocolate
• vegetarian
• winter
• cold-weather treat
• stovetop
• quick
• gluten-free