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Homemade Hot Chocolate is so easy and Delicious to Make!
We had a white Christmas! It was one of the most beautiful winter days that I remember in a long time. I know much of the country was in a heat wave, but we had four days of non-stop snow and then on Christmas day, the sun was out. The sky was a brilliant blue and the snow sparkled.
During the winter we rarely see the sun…or if we do it’s just brief glimpses. Our days tend to be mostly gray. The snow does tend to off-set the lack of sun. But to have fresh snow and sunshine… It was a glorious day and we spent the afternoon sledding at Grandma’s house!
After a hard day of sledding, hot chocolate is just the ticket! And homemade hot chocolate is amazingly delicious! My kids prefer this hot chocolate over the instant powdered kind and often make themselves a cup. It really isn’t any more difficult than measuring out the powdered stuff.
We did top this hot chocolate with whipped cream, sprinkles and peppermint sticks! Sometimes we do chocolate shavings on top too! Most days, it’s just plain or a few mini marshmallows. Special occasions get the full treatment!
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk
- Heat milk on the stove top or in a microwave. You want milk hot, but not scalded.
- In mug, add sugar and cocoa powder.
- Mix in 1 Tablespoon of hot milk. Stir until all lumps are dissolved.
- Add remaining milk. Stir.
- Add your choice of whipped cream, mini marshmallows, shaved chocolate or enjoy plain.
Recipe can be doubled. Simply heat 2 cups of milk. Mix cocoa and sugar in individual mugs.
The birdhouse below was during the first day of the big snow storm. We received more than two feet of snow. So pretty, but lots of shoveling.
This hot chocolate goes perfectly with
27 Comments
karrie @ Tasty Ever After
December 30, 2015 at 8:13 amHomemade hot chocolate is the best!! I was so upset that we didn’t have a white Christmas and it was 65 degrees. Now it’s been snowing for 2 days and I’m sick of it already! Hahaha! No pleasing me cos I’m Florida born and raised until I moved in NH 3 years ago. I would be happy if if snowed on Christmas only and then melted all the next day. 🙂
Kathy
December 31, 2015 at 6:09 amI understand…and all that snow stays around forever. A cup of hot chocolate will chase away the blues!
Amanda
December 29, 2015 at 2:12 pmYour Christmas day sounds absolutely beautiful. I would have loved a little more snow here, but the last three or four Christmases have had a ton. You’ve definitely made me in the mood for hot chocolate. I love when it’s homemade. Looks great!
Kathy
December 31, 2015 at 6:16 amGotta love the homemade!
Melanie @ Melanie Cooks
December 29, 2015 at 1:35 pmSnow and hot chocolate – that’s a definition of a perfect winter day! Your hot chocolate looks delicious!
Kathy
December 31, 2015 at 6:17 amHot chocolate and just about anything seems to go!
Jess @ Sweetest Menu
December 29, 2015 at 12:57 pmHot chocolate AND snow – I’m so jealous! This looks like the best holidays ever!
Kathy
December 31, 2015 at 6:20 amIt was a great holiday! Thanks!
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass
December 29, 2015 at 10:28 amWhat a fabulous Christmas afternoon and then to come in to this mugful of deliciousness! WOW! So happy you had such a great day with sunshine and snow, Kathy. Wonderful family memories and I loved seeing all the festive pictures. We got our first snow last night but it is turning into ice presently. Bleh!
Kathy
December 31, 2015 at 6:21 amUgh….there’s nothing worse than ice. It makes it impossible to walk, drive or just about anything.
Meghan | Fox and Briar
December 29, 2015 at 9:47 amThat snow is beautiful! I miss snow, especially at Christmas! Hot chocolate is the perfect thing after coming in from a few hours of sledding, and I love the chocolate shavings and peppermint sticks you added to make it extra festive!
Tricia
December 29, 2015 at 7:34 amSo jealous Kathy! A white Christmas – we had record high temperatures 🙂 Oh well it was lovely with the air conditioning on in Virginia! I miss the snow … sometimes. But I can try your hot chocolate even if I didn’t go sledding -yummy! Have a Happy New Year
Kathy
December 31, 2015 at 6:26 amCrazy weather! Hope you get some cooler temps and some snow! Happy New Year!
David @ Spiced
December 29, 2015 at 7:10 amWow, you guys did indeed get some serious snow! (But serious snow means serious shoveling, too.) And it doesn’t matter whether you are sledding or shoveling, the perfect cure is always hot chocolate. This looks delicious! Glad you guys finally got some snow…we got 1-2″ last night which was our first of the year. Crazy!
Kathy
December 31, 2015 at 6:24 amThis winter seems to be unusual for many. Happy shoveling!
Jess @ What Jessica Baked Next
December 29, 2015 at 6:53 amLove homemade hot chocolate! This looks delicious!
Kathy
December 31, 2015 at 6:24 amThanks, Jess!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
December 29, 2015 at 6:39 amLooks like you had a gorgeous and fun filled Christmas! It was hot and muggy here in NC. 🙁 This home made hot chocolate sounds fabulous, my dear! Why use the store bought powdered crap when you can have this?!? SO yum! Cheers and warm wishes for a beautiful new year!
Kathy
December 31, 2015 at 6:23 amWarm weather I can handle. Muggy…ugh!
Laura @ Raise Your Garden
December 29, 2015 at 6:10 amI had no idea it was this easy to make your own Hot Cocoa! Honestly, the fake, phony ingredients in the packaged kind is not for me! Thanks for sharing. Now that we have finally have snow, it’s time for hot chocolate. Love the chocolate shred on top, will have to have those!!! Downing this with a piece of sponge candy is my kind of day. And if you haven’t had sponge candy……google it. Best stuff on earth!!!!! But it’s a Buffalo thing.
Kathy
December 31, 2015 at 6:22 amTo make the chocolate swirls, just take a chocolate bar and a potato peeler. “Peel” along the edge and these cute swirls appear! Enjoy!
Lori from LL Farm
December 28, 2015 at 1:17 pmHow exciting that you have snow! These pictures look amazing! I thought oh, this is going to be ingredients that I don’t have, but…you came through again. Thanks for this simple recipe!
Kathy
December 29, 2015 at 5:50 amThanks, Lori! Very simple and very yummy!
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry
December 28, 2015 at 10:57 amI’m so jealous you guys got a white Christmas! It looks absolutely gorgeous.
Kathy
December 29, 2015 at 5:50 amIt was beautiful!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks
December 28, 2015 at 8:58 amOh my goodness! All that snow is gorgeous! I didn’t realize that anyone had a white Christmas this year. It’s been hot, humid, and rainy in NC. This homemade hot chocolate is the perfect end to a day of sledding!
Kathy
December 29, 2015 at 5:51 amHot, humid and rainy does not sound like fun… I’ll keep the snow…for now!