Homemade Hot Chocolate with Cocoa Powder (6-Minute Stovetop)
Homemade hot chocolate made on the stovetop with unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar and whole milk. Rich, smooth and ready in about 6 minutes with no mix.
Servings: 6
Calories: 323kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4.5 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, and 1/2 cup of milk.1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 4.5 cups whole milk
- Stir constantly over medium heat until the hot chocolate mixture comes to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add the remaining milk. Then return to medium heat and stir in vanilla if desired. Stir until heated through.1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 4.5 cups whole milk
- Serve hot with mini marshmallows.
Notes
Leftovers keep in a covered jar in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop, stirring, until hot.
Add a pinch of salt for a stronger chocolate flavor. Top with mini marshmallows, whipped cream or a candy cane.
Recipe adapted from Domino Sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 323kcal