A deluxe recipe for Hot Chocolate that is creamy, perfectly sweet (but not too sweet) and full of chocolate flavor. Load it up with your favorite cocoa toppings!LISTEN TO THE AUDIO RECIPE WITH THE PLAYER BELOW.
In a small saucepan over medium low heat, warm the 3 cups milk.
3 cups whole milk
Meanwhile, whisk together the powdered milk, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar.
¼ cup powdered milk, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 3 tablespoon powdered sugar
Slowly whisk the cocoa mixture into the warm milk until it is smooth and fully combined.
Pour the chocolate chips in and stir until they are fully melted.
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Remove from the heat and serve!
Top with all your favorite hot cocoa toppings: mini marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, cocoa powder, marshmallow bits....
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Notes
Powdered Milk can usually be found in the baking aisle at your local grocery store. To Make Ahead: Stir together the cocoa powder, dry milk, powdered sugar and chocolate chips. Store in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks. To serve warm 3 cups of milk and whisk everything in.To Make Boozy: Stir in a little liqueur or liquor for the adults, just like this RumChata Hot Chocolate. Stir it in once the hot chocolate is removed from the heat, Start with 3 oz., taste, and see if you want to add more. Try any of these spirits: