Easy Stovetop Hot Chocolate
A cozy and comforting hot chocolate that you can easily make on the stovetop with simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream or marshmallows for topping
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until steaming (about 5 minutes).
- Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until fully dissolved and smooth (about 2 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows.
Notes
For a richer taste, use whole milk or a mix of milk and cream. Adjust the sweetness to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, cozy drink, stovetop hot chocolate, warming beverage
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