Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
Hot Chocolate
- Prep time
- 5 minutes PT5M
- Cook time
- 5 minutes PT5M
- Yield
- 2–3 servings
- Difficulty
When the weather outside is frightful, cozy up with a cup of homemade hot chocolate! Enjoy this recipe as is, or try mixing it up with milk, semi-sweet, or white chocolate and your choice of toppings.
Ingredients
- 3 cups milk
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 ounces dark chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mini marshmallows or other topping, for garnish (optional)
Preparation
Combine milk, sugar, and cocoa powder in a sauce pot and heat to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, stir in chocolate chips until melted, then add vanilla extract.
Serve hot chocolate garnished with mini marshmallows, whipped cream, shaved chocolate, a cinnamon stick, or your desired topping.