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Hot chocolate topped with whipped cream in a Christmas mug.
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5 from 14 votes

Ultimate Hot Chocolate

Rich, creamy and delicious. Perfect for a cold day.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Beverages and Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, combine whole milk, whipping cream, sugar and cocoa powder. Whisk constantly until cocoa powder is combined and sugar is melted.
    6 cups whole milk, 2 cups heavy whipping cream, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • Add chocolate chips and the vanilla extract and stir until melted. 
    1 cup milk chocolate chips, 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Heat thoroughly, then reduce heat to low to keep warm. Don't ever let the mixture come to a boil. Stir occasionally so it doesn't burn.
  • Serve in warmed mugs with whipped cream, marshmallows and other hot chocolate toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 6servings
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