Delicious homemade hot chocolate one cup at a time. Made with unsweetened cocoa powder and your choice of milk.
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 offset 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.
If you love hot chocolate, you'll also want to check out the Hot Chocolate Cookies!
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!
Treats to serve with homemade hot chocolate
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Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Heat milk on the stove top or in a microwave. You want milk hot, but not scalded.1 cup milk
- In mug, add sugar and cocoa powder.2 Tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 Tablespoons unsweetened 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.
Notes
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Fred G says
Great for cold days.
karrie @ Tasty Ever After says
Homemade 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 says
I understand...and all that snow stays around forever. A cup of hot chocolate will chase away the blues!
Amanda says
Your 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 says
Gotta love the homemade!
Melanie @ Melanie Cooks says
Snow and hot chocolate - that's a definition of a perfect winter day! Your hot chocolate looks delicious!
Kathy says
Hot chocolate and just about anything seems to go!
Jess @ Sweetest Menu says
Hot chocolate AND snow - I'm so jealous! This looks like the best holidays ever!
Kathy says
It was a great holiday! Thanks!
Janis says
My German grandmother, who we called Oma, made us hot cocoa every winter and she made it exactly the way you do! She always used Droste cocoa powder that she sent away for. When we were kids it wasn’t available in Houston. That was way back in the 50’s & 60’s. I still make it to this day, but now, for my grandson.
Kathy says
Hi Janis,
What a great memory of your grandmother and what a great memory you are making for your grandson! Thanks so much for your comment!
Kathy 🙂
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says
What 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 says
Ugh....there's nothing worse than ice. It makes it impossible to walk, drive or just about anything.
Meghan | Fox and Briar says
That 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 says
So 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 says
Crazy weather! Hope you get some cooler temps and some snow! Happy New Year!
David @ Spiced says
Wow, 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 says
This winter seems to be unusual for many. Happy shoveling!
Jess @ What Jessica Baked Next says
Love homemade hot chocolate! This looks delicious!
Kathy says
Thanks, Jess!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Looks 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 says
Warm weather I can handle. Muggy...ugh!
Laura @ Raise Your Garden says
I 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 says
To 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 says
How 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 says
Thanks, Lori! Very simple and very yummy!
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
I'm so jealous you guys got a white Christmas! It looks absolutely gorgeous.
Kathy says
It was beautiful!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
Oh 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 says
Hot, humid and rainy does not sound like fun... I'll keep the snow...for now!