Homemade Hot Chocolate

I was reading my cute friend Teri’s blog after she posted about the fun things her and her family had done during Christmastime. One of the fun adventures she had with her boys was making this hot chocolate just before bundling up for a drive to look at the Christmas lights on houses. Such a fun idea! She made the hot cocoa sound so delicious!!! I just had to have the recipe, and I’m so glad she was kind enough to share with me! If you’re looking for a great homemade recipe, look no further – this is delicious and so easy to whip together! Make it even better by topping it with some fresh homemade whipped cream!

Homemade Hot Chocolate

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Hot Chocolate

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 332 kcal

Author: Yvonne

Homemade Hot Chocolate is a warm drink that will keep you toasty on the long cold winter nights.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/3 c. unsweetened coca powder
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/3 c. half and half
• 4 c. whole milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• Whipped cream
• Dash of cinnamon/sugar

Instructions

1. Stir together sugar, cocoa, and salt in a medium sauce pan. Add half and half. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Simmer 1-2 minutes. 

2. Continue stirring. Add milk, stirring constantly. Heat to desired serving temp. Do not boil.

3. Remove cocoa from heat, add vanilla. Whisk or beat until frothy. 

4. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar on top.

Recipe Notes

Adapted from My friend, Teri

Nutrition Facts

Homemade Hot Chocolate

Amount Per Serving

Calories 332 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Cholesterol 30mg10%

Sodium 174mg8%

Potassium 638mg18%

Carbohydrates 53g18%

Fiber 6g25%

Sugar 41g46%

Protein 11g22%

Vitamin A 455IU9%

Calcium 313mg31%

Iron 2.8mg16%

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