Old-fashioned hot chocolate is a delicious drink for the chilly days of fall and winter. There’s nothing quite like sipping some hot cocoa while watching a fire blazing. It’s the perfect way to write your bucket list (hint, hint)!
Ingredients
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/3 cup white granulated sugar
4 cups whole milk, can use lactaid or almond milk for lactose intolerant people
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Marshmallow crème or whipped cream, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 – Gather the Ingredients
Step 2 – Cook
In a 2-quart saucepan, place the chocolate, sugar, milk, and salt. Over medium-low heat, stir gently with whisk until the chocolate melts and the mixture is well blended.
Step 3 – Serve
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with a spoonful of marshmallow creme or whipped cream, if desired.
TIPS
- Keep your hot chocolate warm longer by serving it in preheated mugs. Either fill each cup with hot water while you’re making the drink or heat water-filled cups in the microwave for 10 seconds. Dump out the water before pouring the hot chocolate.
- Adjust the amount of sugar to suit your taste. For instance, 1/4 cup is good if you prefer a drink that’s less sweet.
- If you only have semi-sweet or sweetened chocolate available, you may not need to add any sugar. Melt the chocolate and milk mixture first, taste it, then decide if it needs a tablespoon or two of sugar.