Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Best Homemade Hot Chocolate topped with toasted marshmallows. Made with a blend of chocolate and cocoa powder, this warm beverage is a comforting treat perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Hot Chocolate:
- 4 cups whole milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 4 oz chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toasted Mini Marshmallows:
- 1½ cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Prepare Hot Chocolate: Add milk, sugar, and cocoa powder to a saucepan. Cook over low/medium heat, whisking frequently until warm (approximately 5 minutes).
- Melt Chocolate: Add chopped chocolate and whisk continuously until melted. Remove from heat.
- Flavor with Vanilla: Whisk in the vanilla extract.
- Serve: Pour hot cocoa into mugs and top with toasted mini marshmallows.
- Toasted Mini Marshmallows: Use a kitchen butane torch to quickly toast the marshmallows or broil them until golden brown.
Notes
- You can use alternative milk options like 2%, skim milk, or water for a lighter version.
- The hot chocolate can be made without chocolate for a different flavor profile.
- Avoid boiling the milk to prevent burning.
- Untoasted marshmallows can be used as an alternative to toasted ones.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 413 kcal
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 114mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 29mg
