Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this Easy Stovetop Hot Chocolate. This creamy, rich drink is made with high-quality cocoa and topped with fluffy marshmallows for an indulgent treat. Perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings, it’s quick to prepare and sure to evoke nostalgic memories of winter traditions. Grab your favorite mug, invite some friends, and enjoy every velvety sip of this delightful beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups whole milk (or plant-based alternative)
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Mini marshmallows (for topping)
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar until fully combined, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Stir in the chocolate chips until melted and glossy.
- Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla extract.
- Pour into mugs and top with mini marshmallows or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg