Hot Chocolate Hacks for a Richer, Creamier Mug
Use cocoa powder, melted semisweet chocolate, vanilla, and a pinch of salt to make rich, smooth hot chocolate with simple toppings.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup whipped cream for serving
- 1 cup mini marshmallows for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Whisk the milk, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in a saucepan until smooth.
- Warm over medium-low heat, whisking often, until steaming but not boiling.
- Add the chopped chocolate and whisk until completely melted and glossy.
- Remove from the heat, stir in the vanilla, and divide among four mugs.
- Top with whipped cream or marshmallows and serve hot.