Rich and Creamy Hot Chocolate

Baby, it's cold outside! Time for hot drinks and cozy blankets by the fire. Come in and take the chill off with a cup of this Rich and Creamy Hot Chocolate. This recipe is a wintertime staple in our home, and so much better than the store-bought mixes. One sip and you never go back to the packaged stuff.

Living in Northern California it gets cold here, like freezing temperatures and every once in a while we are blessed with snow.  Mugs of warm decadent hot chocolate are a must in the winter. Nothing compares to the richness of the hot chocolate, the melted chocolate, and the cream gives it a little thicker consistency. I always make up a double batch and keep it in the refrigerator, to make a single cup up on those chilly nights. Who can resist a steaming hot cup of hot chocolate topped with marshmallows, whipped cream, and crushed peppermint candies? It pairs perfectly with my Chewy Chocolate Chip Caramel Cookies! 

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Yield: 4

Rich and Creamy Hot Chocolate

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Rich and Creamy Hot Chocolate is ready in minutes using simple pantry ingredients. A wintertime staple in our home!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup cocoa
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips (I used dark)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 10 mint candies or mini candy canes (crushed)
• whipped cream

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan add the milk, cream, cocoa, sugar, chocolate and vanilla, whisk together. Place it over medium low heat, stirring every few seconds to ensure it doesn't scorch. Bring to a simmer or until little bubbles appear on the sides.
2. Serve in mugs and top with whipped cream, mini marshmallows and crushed peppermint candies.
3. **Note any leftovers can be cooled to room temperature and stored in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 513Total Fat 26gSaturated Fat 16gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 54mgSodium 140mgCarbohydrates 64gFiber 3gSugar 52gProtein 12g

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on butteryourbiscuit.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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