Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chips
Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chips is a rich, creamy homemade drink made with real melted chocolate for a smooth, velvety texture. Cocoa, vanilla, and a pinch of salt deepen the chocolate flavor for an easy and comforting treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5–7 minutes
- Total Time: 10–12 minutes
- Yield: 2 generous mugs
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup heavy cream, optional
- Mini marshmallows, for serving
- Whipped cream, for serving
- Chocolate shavings or extra chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
- Pour the whole milk into a medium saucepan and place it over medium-low heat.
- Add the unsweetened cocoa powder and whisk until completely blended with no noticeable lumps.
- Heat the milk until hot and steaming, but do not allow it to boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Whisk continuously until the chocolate chips are completely melted and the hot chocolate is smooth and creamy.
- Taste and add the optional granulated sugar if additional sweetness is desired.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and a small pinch of salt.
- If using heavy cream, stir it into the hot chocolate and gently warm for another minute without boiling.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and divide the hot chocolate between two mugs.
- Top with mini marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or extra chocolate chips and serve immediately.
Notes
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips provide rich chocolate flavor without making the drink excessively sweet.
- For peppermint hot chocolate, add a small amount of peppermint extract after removing the saucepan from the heat and garnish with crushed peppermint candy.
- For mocha hot chocolate, add instant espresso powder or a shot of freshly brewed espresso.
- Dark or bittersweet chocolate chips can be substituted for a deeper, less sweet chocolate flavor.
- For white hot chocolate, replace the semi-sweet chocolate chips with white chocolate chips and omit the cocoa powder.
- Add cinnamon, nutmeg, or a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper for a warm spiced variation.
- Replace a small portion of the milk with heavy cream for an especially rich and creamy drink.
- Store leftover hot chocolate in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat while whisking frequently, adding a splash of milk if the drink becomes too thick.
- Avoid boiling the hot chocolate because excessive heat can affect its smooth texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
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