Hot Chocolate

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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!

Treats to serve with homemade hot chocolate

• Peppermint cookies
• Chocolate brownies
• Bow tie cookies
• Chocolate chip cookies

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Hot Chocolate

Prep Time

2 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

Total Time

7 mins

 

Recipe makes one cup of hot chocolate.

Course: Beverage

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cocoa, cocoa recipe, hot chocolate, hot chocolate recipe, hot chocolate recipe for one

Servings: 1 cup

Calories: 265 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup milk

Instructions

1. Heat milk on the stove top or in a microwave. You want milk hot, but not scalded.
2. In mug, add sugar and cocoa powder.
3. Mix in 1 Tablespoon of hot milk. Stir until all lumps are dissolved.
4. Add remaining milk. Stir.
5. Add your choice of whipped cream, mini marshmallows, shaved chocolate or enjoy plain.

Recipe Notes

Recipe can be doubled. Simply heat 2 cups of milk. Mix cocoa and sugar in individual mugs.

Nutrition Facts

Hot Chocolate

Amount Per Serving

Calories 265 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Cholesterol 24mg8%

Sodium 107mg5%

Potassium 474mg14%

Carbohydrates 42g14%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 36g40%

Protein 10g20%

Vitamin A 395IU8%

Calcium 289mg29%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.