Hot Chocolate Recipe

Time20m

Serves2

Topped with whipped cream

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Ingredients

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1
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
2
Heat Mixture
Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk the mixture continuously until the cocoa powder and sugar are completely dissolved and the mixture is hot, but not boiling.
3
Serve Hot Chocolate
Once heated, pour the hot chocolate into mugs.

4
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, pour the heavy cream. Using a hand mixer or a whisk, whip the cream until it begins to thicken.
5
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the whipped cream, then continue to whip until soft peaks form.
6
Top Hot Chocolate
Spoon the whipped cream over the hot chocolate in each mug.