Description
A warm and comforting rich hot chocolate perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: whipped cream and/or marshmallows for topping
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, warm milk and cream over medium heat; for a lighter version, use 1 cup milk instead.
- In a small bowl, stir together the sugar, cocoa powder, and cinnamon.
- When the milk mixture is hot (but not boiling), slowly whisk in the cocoa mixture. Stir for about 4 minutes, until slightly thickened and darker in color.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract for a smooth, rich flavor.
- Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream or marshmallows, if desired.
Notes
- This hot chocolate can be customized with your favorite toppings.
- Adjust the sweetness to taste by adding more or less sugar.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg