Homemade Hot Chocolate ہاٹ چاکلیٹ | Hot Cocoa Holiday Basket idea by morEwish

 

Perfect way to enjoy winters is having hot cocoa. This creamy, chocolatey and delicious homemade recipe is everything hot cocoa should be! 

I used to keep hot cocoa packets on hand for quick use on a cold day, but nothing compares to homemade hot cocoa. Unfortunately, the packets usually contain all kind of preservatives. Thankfully, this homemade hot cocoa is extremely easy to prepare with very few pantry staples.

You can also batch make this recipe into your own Hot Cocoa Mix, that way it’s on hand to stir into hot milk for a quick treat on a cold day. Or make a DIY Holiday hot cocoa basket to share with your loved ones, with stuff like marshmallows, candy canes and some snacks to go along with that! 

One of the wonderful things about making hot chocolate from scratch is that you can make it exactly the way you want it! Add some half and half for extra richness or use bittersweet/dark chocolate chips if you like less sweet. You can try a healthier version and use skim milk or almond milk, and reduce the sugar a touch. Or add any other flavouring  like cinnamon, peppermint extract, espresso, or a drizzle of caramel sauce. The options are endless!

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Ingredients: 

4 cups milk (preferably whole or 2%)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 teaspoon vanilla 

2 servings:

2 cups milk
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup chocolate chips
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

Single serving:

1 cup milk
1 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons chocolate chips
1-2 drops vanilla extract