Hot Chocolate Recipe

Time20m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Heat the Milk and Cream
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is warm but not boiling, stirring occasionally.
2
Mix Cocoa and Sugar
In a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder until well combined.
3
Combine and Whisk
Once the milk and cream are warm, add the cocoa and sugar mixture to the saucepan. Whisk continuously until the cocoa and sugar are fully dissolved, and the mixture is smooth.
4
Add Vanilla
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Mix well to combine.

5
Pour Hot Chocolate
Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs, filling each mug about three-quarters full.
6
Add Toppings
Top each mug with a generous dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkling of mini marshmallows, and a few chocolate shavings for garnish.
7
Serve
Serve immediately while hot, and enjoy your delicious homemade hot chocolate!