Hot Chocolate Recipe

Time15m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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1
Heat the Milk and Cream
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Warm the mixture gently, stirring occasionally, until it is hot but not boiling.
2
Mix Cocoa and Sugar
In a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder until well combined.
3
Combine Cocoa Mixture
Once the milk and cream are hot, 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 heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

5
Pour and Top
Pour the hot chocolate into mugs. Top each serving with marshmallows, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings as desired.
6
Enjoy
Serve immediately while still hot and enjoy your delicious homemade hot chocolate!