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The world’s BEST Hot Chocolate

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I’m not even kidding when I call this the World’s BEST Hot Chocolate Recipe. It is everything hot cocoa should be; Creamy, rich with a great flavor. This homemade hot chocolate is the essence of coming home from a cold day.

This recipe is the worlds best hot chocolate, I enjoy a cup of this every morning in the winter

How I created this Hot Chocolate Recipe

Today it rained, it was MARVELOUS (As a born and raised Oregonian I LOVE the rain)! The leaves have all changed colors and there was a beautiful mist over the mountains.  

I love fall. I don’t like being too hot or too cold, I’m not a huge fan of snow… BUT if it means I get to make this hot chocolate then I’ll take it.

I love chocolate, in pretty much every form.  Bars, cookies, cake, ice cream and liquid!  

When we were living in Japan I missed my favorite foods that they don’t have over there.  That’s how I got into from scratch cooking – learning to make food that I couldn’t get overseas.

So when I was missing hot chocolate I started trying various recipes, mixing and matching until I was happy with the results.  

Now I do not like watery hot chocolate. So I knew it needed to be made with milk. And I already had my Hot Fudge recipe that I loved so I used my understanding about blooming Cocoa to my advantage as I created the final recipe.

Now I make a double batch every week and enjoy a cup on cold mornings. I like to add my Homemade Marshmallows of course – they have this great creamy effect as they melt.

I also tweak this same recipe for my Frozen Hot Chocolate recipe. You can also serve it with fresh whipped cream or my homemade marshmallow fluff or my marshmallow frosting!  What do you like with your hot chocolate?

Just take me to the Hot Cocoa Recipe already!

If you’d rather skip my tips and tricks for homemade hot chocolate, along with links to other winter recipes and get straight to this delicious drink – simply scroll to the bottom of the page where you can find the printable recipe card.

the best hot chocolate recipe you'll ever try, it's great hot, iced or frozen

Tips to Make the Perfect Hot Chocolate

By boiling the cocoa and water at the beginning your actually Blooming the cocoa. This breaks up clumps, thickens the liquid and most important releases flavor particles in the powder and results in a much richer flavor.

This is the reason most chocolate cakes add boiling water to the mixture and why I dissolve my cocoa in boiling water and let it sit for a few mins in my chocolate cake recipe.

Once the cocoa has bloomed and the full flavor has been released now you want to add the rest of your liquid and bring it up to heat. I use whole milk – for me hot chocolate should always be made with milk, not water.

You don’t need to, and shouldn’t, bring it back to a boil. Now you just heat it to the temperature you like to drink your cocoa at. Once it’s up to tempurature add the vanilla.

The vanilla is essential for enhancing the flavor and I can always tell if I accidentally forgot it when I taste it. You don’t want to add it early as the boiling and heating process would actually make most of the vanilla evaporate so it should be the last thing you add before serving.

I refrigerate any left overs – but the chocolate and milk does separate after a while so make sure to shake it up or stir it really good before reserving!

The World’s BEST Hot Chocolate

If you love this homemade hot chocolate as much as I do, I’d love a 5 star review. Be sure to share on social media and tag me if you make it @ashleemariecakes! If you want to stay updated on new recipes sign up for my newsletter and join my Facebook Group!

It does not get much better than hot chocolate, esp topped with fresh whipped cream or homemade marshmallows

If you love Hot Chocolate you’ll love these other winter drink recipes!

  • warm butterbeer with creamy topping
  • homemade eggnog

Warm Pumpkin Pie Drink | Hot Butterbeer | Homemade Eggnog

And these other decadent chocolate treats

  • ultimate rich chocolate cake
  • delicious chocolate cheesecake
  • molten lava cakes

Chocolate Cake | Chocolate Cheesecake | Chocolate Lava Cake

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the best hot chocolate recipe

The worlds BEST Hot Chocolate

How to make hot chocolate – this recipe is the best homemade hot chocolate recipe ever. A thick, rich and easy to make hot cocoa.
4.21 from 144 votes
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Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 104kcal
Author: Ashlee Marie

Ingredients

  • 1/4 C unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 C granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 C water
  • 4 C whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • In a saucepan mix the dry ingredients.
  • Add the water and bring to a boil, keep boiling for one min.
  • Then add the milk.
  • Heat until it’s the temp you like.
  • Take off the heat and add the vanilla, stir and serve

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Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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  1. Brooke @ The Crafting Chicks

    November 1, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    YUM! I have this bookmarked and definitely want to make it. 🙂

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      November 1, 2010 at 9:07 pm

      It really is terrific! I make it at least 3 times a week now! In fact we just had a batch tonight!

      Reply
      • Pamela Porter

        November 14, 2018 at 2:28 am

        5 stars
        I just wanted a coca recipe and your’s is the first one with a reasonable amount of calories I found. I looked around at the pictures of other things you make. You are truly an artist. I imagine your children clean their plates just to get dessert. I’ve never seen anything as cute as the children’s things you make. What fun. 😁

      • Ashlee Marie

        February 2, 2020 at 7:15 pm

        you are so sweet! thank you so very much!!!

      • Dog_mom101

        January 9, 2019 at 6:41 am

        I am going to make a some tonight thank you so much for sharing the recipe! If you ever want to know how I make my frozen hot chocolate Just ask I will tell you 😆

      • Ashlee Marie

        February 2, 2020 at 7:11 pm

        thx but I make my own frozen hot chocolate!

    • Gale

      December 24, 2016 at 1:44 pm

      Christmas Eve 2016 I made this today and it is awesome. Simple but delicious. Will be my go to hot chocolate for the Grandkids!! Yum.

      Reply
      • Ashlee

        January 25, 2017 at 5:06 pm

        so glad to hear it!!! we make a batch every week!

      • bob smit

        December 31, 2017 at 3:40 pm

        5 stars
        I love you Gale

  2. Chris

    November 6, 2010 at 5:17 pm

    Thank you for sharing! I will have to try this with the weather finally turning cold.

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      November 6, 2010 at 8:25 pm

      I hope you like it as much as we do! I make it a few times a week! I go through a lot more milk this way, but it’s the only time I drink milk, so I’m sure it’s good for me!

      Reply
  3. texttussi @ Pins & Pens

    November 8, 2010 at 4:24 am

    Mmmmh, today would be the perfect day to try this. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      November 8, 2010 at 12:00 pm

      It sure is! It’s snowing here!

      Reply
    • Danielle

      November 4, 2018 at 9:29 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely love this recipe! We’ve made it two days in a row now. Thank you so much for the share!!

      Reply
  4. [email protected]

    November 8, 2010 at 10:41 am

    Yummy, this is almost my same go-to hot chocolate recipe. The only addition to mine is a tiny pinch of cinnamon.

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      November 8, 2010 at 12:02 pm

      really? How fun! I do like to add stuff to mine, but the base is always the same. Try some pepper, chili or cayenne, sometime!

      Reply
  5. cristie

    November 9, 2010 at 4:06 pm

    Yum! Thanks for the recipe

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      November 9, 2010 at 11:24 pm

      I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  6. Emmylou Hart

    November 10, 2010 at 10:53 am

    Yum! My mom used to make this for us when we’d get home from school on cold snowy days. She’d also have buttered toast cut into strips to dip in it.

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      November 10, 2010 at 4:40 pm

      I haven’t tried buttered toast with hot chocolate! I’ll have to add that to my list! I like toffee, peppermints (candy canes), other crushed candybars, fun creamers, and sauces (hot fudge, caramel, etc…) with mine.

      Reply
      • Charlene

        January 21, 2018 at 1:58 pm

        I love Cinnamon toast with my hot chocolate. So yummy and comforting!

      • Ashlee Marie

        February 2, 2020 at 7:19 pm

        that makes sense, since I like cinnamon in my hot chocolate! (I like vanilla sugar on my toast)

  7. Nancy

    November 11, 2010 at 11:53 am

    Ashlee, this was amazing! I made it today and my son-who is a hot chocolate expert-was thrilled! Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      November 11, 2010 at 12:42 pm

      I’m so glad you liked it! I have been making it for 7 years now and while I’ve tried other recipes I always come back to this one! LOVE it, and I’m glad you did too!

      Reply
  8. Kristen

    November 11, 2010 at 7:13 pm

    I LOVE hot chocolate!! Thanks for sharing this recipe! If you have a chance come link up next week at Ladybug Blessings Handmade Tuesdays! http://www.ladybug-blessings.com

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      November 11, 2010 at 7:14 pm

      This is a good one! I’ll try to remember to come by on Tuesday! Thanks for the invite!

      Reply
  9. Shannon

    November 12, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    YUM! I’m so ready for hot chocolate weather here!

    I’m having a Christmas card giveaway on my blog. Stop by and enter!

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      November 16, 2010 at 5:22 pm

      I miss fall it went from late summer to early winter too soon for me! But Hot Chocolate does make it all better!

      Reply
  10. monica

    November 15, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    love love love this…i may have to steal (or borrow) this idea!!

    xo
    monica

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      November 16, 2010 at 5:45 pm

      Is there a way to borrow???? Steal all the recipes you want! I love it when someone likes something I make!

      Reply
  11. Amy

    November 15, 2010 at 8:20 pm

    This sounds heavenly! I can’t wait to try it!
    Thanks.

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      November 16, 2010 at 5:47 pm

      Heavenly, that’s the perfect word! It really is divine! Best hot chocolate EVER!

      Reply
  12. alisha

    November 27, 2010 at 11:34 am

    How many “servings” would you say this recipe makes? I’m having a “Favorite Things” party next week and would like to make this for it. Thanks for the recipe! 🙂

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      November 27, 2010 at 9:21 pm

      It’s basically between 4-5 C. For me about 5 mugs. I have tripled it with success and I’m sure you can go larger. Just make sure to mix it well before serving as it tends to settle.

      Reply
  13. Stacey

    November 2, 2016 at 1:51 pm

    Do you usually use whole milk or 2% with his recipe? I’m making at least a quadruple batch for a gender reveal party this weekend! Looks so tasty!

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      November 13, 2016 at 3:38 pm

      I ONLY use whole milk, it’s the only thing I buy.

      Reply
    • Summer

      November 18, 2016 at 12:25 pm

      Tried it with 2% and it’s still amazing. I used Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa, too. Tassssttyyyy.

      Reply
      • Ashlee

        November 24, 2016 at 2:23 am

        MMMMM I love the special dark, but my kids prefer the regular!

  14. Summer

    November 18, 2016 at 12:16 pm

    Yummmm!! Why bother buying pre-made packets when it doesn’t take that long to make this and it is a million times better?!

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      November 24, 2016 at 2:23 am

      EXACTLY!!!!! doesn’t take any longer at all and hello deliciousness!

      Reply
    • Tracy

      January 5, 2017 at 9:21 pm

      I like to use evaporated milk with mine and I also melt Andes mints in mine toppedtopped
      with some marshmallows yum

      Reply
  15. Shelley

    November 27, 2016 at 8:53 pm

    Just found this on Pintrest. We had a very cold day of outside Xmas decorating and we needed hot chocolate. This was perfect and I had all ingredients on hand. Thanks for posting. I will be making it often this season!

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      January 25, 2017 at 11:18 pm

      I am so glad you enjoyed it! and that it fit into your Decorating day so well!

      Reply
  16. Megan Garcia

    November 28, 2016 at 4:17 pm

    I just made this recipe today for my husband who was asking for hot cocoa on this blustery (60° San Diego) day. It was perfect, and I always have the dry ingredients on hand. I topped it with some homemade whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. I’m never buying the packets again. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      January 25, 2017 at 11:16 pm

      YAY! you totally made my day – that’s what I love to hear! (and if it get’s much warmer try my frozen hot chocolate 😉 )

      Reply
  17. April

    December 2, 2016 at 3:30 pm

    Is the cocoa baking cocoa, so without sugar, or like a Nestle mix?

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      January 25, 2017 at 10:15 pm

      baking cocoa – kinda like your creating your own mix basically

      Reply
  18. Hannah

    December 3, 2016 at 4:54 pm

    Could this be made with soy milk instead? I have a friend coming over that is vegan.
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      January 25, 2017 at 10:14 pm

      I’m sure it could! it will just change the creaminess – but since she’s used to soy I’m sure it will be just fine

      Reply
  19. Nour

    December 10, 2016 at 12:34 pm

    Hiii love this recipe and the marshmallow recipe too just want to ask how did you melt the marshmallows on top in that way

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      January 25, 2017 at 9:40 pm

      I just let them sit in the hot chocolate and melt! that’s all!

      Reply
  20. Ashley

    December 23, 2016 at 4:52 pm

    Hi how many coffee mugs full (servings) does this provide

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      January 25, 2017 at 5:09 pm

      depends on your mug size? it makes about 4 1/2 cups so 36 oz – so 3 if your using 12 oz mugs?

      Reply
  21. Gemma

    December 23, 2016 at 9:42 pm

    Oh. My. Goodness. You’re right, this is the best hot chocolate ever! I added a couple of drops of peppermint oil to my cup and it was AMAZING! Adding to the family recipe book for sure.

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      January 25, 2017 at 5:07 pm

      Mmmmm I like amaretto syrup too (like the kind you use in italian sodas) but peppermint is def a classic this time of year!

      Reply
  22. Armando

    December 24, 2016 at 3:08 am

    This recipe its amazing for people who are Chocoholics its a heavenly gift!!!!

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      January 25, 2017 at 5:07 pm

      amen – I’m all about creamy (not watery) chocolate in all forms!

      Reply
  23. Maggie

    January 14, 2017 at 5:51 pm

    This is definitely a recipe worth saving!! The girl I babysit wanted hot chocolate, but we couldn’t find the mix, so I’m so lucky I was able to find this recipe!! This is a lifesaver, and it’s so quick and easy! She loves it!

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      January 25, 2017 at 4:29 pm

      I’m so glad you liked it and that it worked out in a pinch! sounds like your a great babysitter!

      Reply
  24. Jeannine

    March 2, 2017 at 5:27 pm

    My mom used to make us hot chocolate with our breakfast before school. Eggs, toast and hot chocolate. These days I like – and I know this is odd – popcorn with it. Just eat the popcorn and sip the chocolate. Sometimes I put some in the hot chocolate. It really is good, I promise!

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      February 2, 2020 at 7:24 pm

      I love chocolate with popcorn so that totally makes sense to me!

      Reply
  25. Ashae

    July 7, 2017 at 6:00 pm

    Are those homemade marshmallows and do you have the recipe for those, because they look like a delicious addition🤔😏

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      February 2, 2020 at 7:24 pm

      100% homemade https://ashleemarie.com/homemade-marshmallows/

      Reply
  26. David

    October 21, 2017 at 1:58 am

    Look like a delisss… must try!! Thx for recipe…

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      October 28, 2017 at 10:45 pm

      I make a few batches a week – def a favorite around here

      Reply
  27. Lauren

    November 19, 2017 at 1:14 pm

    5 stars
    I’m addicted. I will now never make hot chocolate any other way!

    Reply
  28. Ashlee Petrilli

    December 5, 2017 at 2:12 pm

    5 stars
    This is officially my absolute favorite hot chocolate recipe!! And I LOVE hot chocolate! We use almond milk because we don’t drink dairy, but it’s still SOOO good!!!
    Ashlee, I watched the video on your 3 fall drinks and I’m curious if there’s a nondairy, no soy alternative to the heavy whipping cream? That pumpkin drink looks incredible and I’m tempt d to mix it with the hot chocolate 😁

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      February 2, 2020 at 7:23 pm

      I am an all dairy gal, so I honestly don’t really know what non dairy options are out there that are similar to heavy whipping cream – I am so sorry!

      Reply
  29. Terri

    December 7, 2017 at 3:07 pm

    Can you refrigerate a large batch overnight and then reheat in a crockpot for a large party?

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      February 2, 2020 at 7:21 pm

      totally! just stir as it will separate overnight.

      Reply
  30. Shanti

    December 10, 2017 at 6:49 pm

    Wow! Just Wow! I pin a lot of recipes but the ones that blow my socks off get put in my old fashioned recipe box and this one was PHENOMENAL! And when the hubby loves it too BONUS lol Thank you so much! 🤗😎☕

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      February 2, 2020 at 7:21 pm

      yay! I’m so glad you AND your hubby like it!

      Reply
  31. Karin

    December 15, 2017 at 10:22 am

    5 stars
    I like the idea of cooking the sugar, cocoa and water first so it’s smooth. But is 1/4 c. cocoa enough to make in chocolaty? (Is that a word). In other recipes I’ve tried, I’ve used 1/3 c. cocoa and a 12 oz pkg of chocolate chips, but to 8 cups of milk. Just asking for your opinion.

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      February 2, 2020 at 7:23 pm

      by boiling the water and cocoa the chocolate blooms and gives you a richer flavor. but you can totally add actual chocolate as well. It more chocolatey than packets but not as chocolatey as a french hot chocolate.

      Reply
  32. Janell Campbell

    December 18, 2017 at 2:55 pm

    5 stars
    Made this around Halloween. Was so good and everyone raved! I’m going to bring this to work for a hot cocoa bar. Have you made it ahead of time before? Does it reheat well? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      February 2, 2020 at 7:22 pm

      yes I do it all the time. It refrigerates and reheats beautifully

      Reply
  33. Amanda

    December 23, 2017 at 7:30 am

    5 stars
    Love this! I use equal parts cocoa and powdered creamer 🙂 and for the milk, I use half evaporated milk half regular! Delish!

    Reply
  34. Laura Garrett

    December 30, 2017 at 1:07 pm

    Just made this today and really enjoyed it! So much better than packet mixes! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      February 2, 2020 at 7:20 pm

      I’m so glad to hear that! thank you

      Reply
  35. Pam Collins

    December 30, 2017 at 3:29 pm

    This recipe is delicious!

    Reply
  36. Kateri

    January 9, 2018 at 12:25 pm

    5 stars
    I love this recipe! I tried it today and is definitely the best I’ve ever had! How many cups do you think one batch would make? I have young cousins coming over and wondered if I would need to make a double batch??

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      February 2, 2020 at 7:19 pm

      it makes about 5 cups, so 10 8 oz servings

      Reply
  37. R

    January 27, 2018 at 7:51 pm

    5 stars
    I was skimming Pinterest for a good homemade hot chocolate recipe using ingredients I have around the house. I came across this one and was not disappointed! This was the best hot chocolate. I will never buy packaged hot chocolate again! I added a scoop of peanut butter and let it melt before pouring into my cup and topped it with marshmallows… perfect! Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      February 2, 2020 at 7:18 pm

      oh DANG now I need to make another batch and add peanut butter!

      Reply
  38. Annette Morrison

    February 17, 2018 at 1:46 pm

    I rarely want hot chocolate so maybe once a year I use a mix. Today I desperately wanted some hot chocolate, had no mix, and this recipe popped up. It tastes like a liquid brownie!!! Thank you for this recipe!

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      February 2, 2020 at 7:18 pm

      I am so glad you liked it! It’s def worth making and obviously a favorite of ours!

      Reply
  39. Jenna Carey

    August 20, 2018 at 9:52 pm

    4 stars
    Tonight was the first night I made this hot cocoa. I made it and tasted it and thought hmm. Why does this taste off? I sat in bed and checked the recipe again. Oh my. Forgot the vanilla. Added the vanilla and I cant stop drinking it now! Might have burnt my tongue due to how excited i was and how good it tasted. This is going in the books for a new Christmas tradition. Fresh homemade hot cocoa.

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      August 25, 2018 at 12:37 pm

      vanilla is a flavor enhancer so it’s amazing what a difference it makes! So glad you enjoyed it!!!

      Reply
  40. Ava

    October 14, 2018 at 6:55 pm

    5 stars
    This is the best hot cholate so good and not watery

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      February 2, 2020 at 7:17 pm

      so glad you liked it!

      Reply
  41. Bella

    October 15, 2018 at 5:48 pm

    5 stars
    This is amazing! Made with 2% milk just because I didn’t feel like making a trip to the store (lazy… I know) and it turned out super yummy! Will def have to try with whole milk next time!

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      February 2, 2020 at 7:17 pm

      I only ever use whole milk – but use whatever milk you like best!

      Reply
  42. Lorie

    November 11, 2018 at 1:31 pm

    How would you make this for a crowd? We are having an open house for the town holiday happenings at our office. People will be in and out and we need the perfect hot chocolate recipe. Could you put it into a large coffee pot for dispensing? Would appreciate your input.

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      February 2, 2020 at 7:16 pm

      I don’t have a coffee pot since I don’t drink coffee but anything made to hold liquid at a set temp would work. A crockpot would work too.

      Reply
  43. Haley

    November 12, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    5 stars
    This is literally the best thing I’ve ever had! Never going to buy packets again. But what about storing it? I made some and I was the only one drinking it at the time but my husband wanted to have some later that night. Can it be refrigerated and re-heated? Or left out? Thanks so much for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      February 2, 2020 at 7:16 pm

      you can totally refrigerate the extra and reheat, I do it all the time and just a mug in the morning for myself!

      Reply
  44. Kathy

    November 23, 2018 at 10:41 am

    Will this keep for a few days if I don’t use it all?

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      February 2, 2020 at 7:14 pm

      yup! just keep the extra in the fridge

      Reply
  45. Layla

    November 24, 2018 at 11:50 pm

    Hi just wondering if for some reason you don’t finish it all can you put it in the fridge and reheat the next day?

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      February 2, 2020 at 7:14 pm

      100% yes! I do it all the time!

      Reply
  46. Sara

    November 28, 2018 at 1:05 pm

    To store this, would you just pour it into a jug & refrigerate to reheat later? Not that I had any to spare, it was so good! But if I made a larger batch.

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      November 28, 2018 at 2:41 pm

      Yes refrigerating will work perfectly! I just reheat mine on the stove.

      Reply
  47. Kim

    November 30, 2018 at 7:13 am

    What would the ratio for ingredients be if I wanted to make 6 cups?

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      February 2, 2020 at 7:14 pm

      just use the slide tool under the “servings” in the recipe card

      Reply
  48. Leslie

    December 1, 2018 at 7:59 pm

    5 stars
    Making this tonight! Super excited!

    Reply
  49. Brenda

    December 8, 2018 at 7:11 pm

    5 stars
    My new favorite recipe and my kids really, really enjoyed it! Thank you!

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  50. Jennifer

    December 11, 2018 at 9:23 pm

    4 stars
    Good but maybe reduce the sugar by half especially of you plan to mix with Bailey’s.

    Reply
  51. Samantha

    January 4, 2019 at 8:12 pm

    5 stars
    I tried this recipe , everyone loved it !

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  52. Dog_mom101

    January 9, 2019 at 6:45 am

    It sounds sooooo good!!!! I have been carving homemade hot cocoa!!!!!!!!!!!!❤️

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  53. Reba

    January 13, 2019 at 2:33 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve made this a couple times now for my husband and kids, they LOVE it!!! Thank you for such a wonderful recipe ☕️

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    • Ashlee Marie

      February 2, 2020 at 7:10 pm

      you are so welcome

      Reply
  54. Amy Cronin

    April 6, 2019 at 3:23 pm

    I’ve been doing keto since November, and this recipe has been great! I make a quadruple batch of the dry ingredients and add 3 T of the mix to 1/4 c of heavy cream mixed with 3/4 c hot vanilla almond milk and a dash of vanilla. YUM!

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    • Ashlee Marie

      November 20, 2019 at 2:46 pm

      This sounds amazing! I love the almond milk. My brother in law (also doing keto) loves this recipe too.

      Reply
  55. Rebecca

    August 2, 2019 at 5:24 pm

    This is good, but cut the salt by half. Thanks for posting!

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    • Ashlee Marie

      November 20, 2019 at 2:45 pm

      Everyone has their own salt that they can handle, I honestly double it at home! But the best part of cooking from scratch is being able to personalize it to your own preferences

      Reply
  56. [email protected]

    October 1, 2019 at 7:23 pm

    5 stars
    Wow this was awesome..!

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    • Ashlee Marie

      November 19, 2019 at 11:32 pm

      Thank you so very much!

      Reply
  57. Paula

    October 30, 2019 at 11:09 pm

    5 stars
    I made this tonight. I added one cup of sweet cream coffee creamer and then three cups of milk instead of straight four cups of milk. I finished with marshmallow creme at the end so it melted into Oblivion. Oh. Heck. Yes! We loved it! I think we’ll be making this again and again. Thanks!

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    • Ashlee Marie

      November 19, 2019 at 4:22 pm

      I’m so glad you loved it! and I bet that change with the coffee creamer was yummy. I love homemade marshmallows cause they melt all thick and creamy, going straight to marshmallow creme is a great way to go!

      Reply
  58. Dianna

    November 16, 2019 at 6:21 pm

    Just made this for my family tonight. Oh YUM!!! Can’t wait to make this for the guys at work. Thank you for sharing something so wonderful!

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    • Ashlee Marie

      November 19, 2019 at 1:03 pm

      It’s hard to explain to people how worth it is to make – they are like – what’s the difference in this and powdered hot chocolate… SO MUCH! So glad you enjoyed it as much as we do!

      Reply
  59. Sheila

    November 25, 2019 at 10:35 am

    Hello
    We are going to try your recipe for hot chocolate and the homemade marshmellows, do you have a crockpot recipe?.

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    • Ashlee Marie

      February 2, 2020 at 7:10 pm

      no, because the cocoa needs to bloom so you need the act of boiling it for the right flavor. BUT once you’ve boiled the cocoa, sugar/salt/water you could add it to the crockpot with the milk for heating – just remember to add the vanilla too and stir often since it separates easily.

      Reply
  60. Norma

    December 7, 2019 at 12:06 pm

    Made this for the first time, SO GOOD. Definitely making again. Thank you.

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  61. Kristen

    December 25, 2019 at 7:22 am

    5 stars
    I made this hot chocolate for the first time 3 years ago and it has now become our Christmas tradition with my step kids to make with our Christmas breakfast every year! They lovvvve it! I am actually getting ready to start making it now. Merry Christmas everyone!

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    • Ashlee Marie

      February 2, 2020 at 7:09 pm

      So glad you love it as much as we do!!!

      Reply
  62. Emma Morgan

    December 29, 2019 at 1:19 pm

    can you save the hot chocolate for later; like in the fridge or something or is it like a one day thing that won’t be as good later?

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    • Ashlee Marie

      February 2, 2020 at 7:08 pm

      totally! it will separate in the fridge, just remix it up and reheat! I do it all the time

      Reply
  63. Teresa

    November 13, 2020 at 3:32 pm

    5 stars
    My go-to hot coco recipe for cozy days! Love it!

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    • Ashlee Marie

      April 26, 2021 at 6:42 pm

      Thank you so much! I am so glad you love it

      Reply
  64. Aurora

    November 15, 2020 at 12:54 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious beverage to add to the beauty of the season. Very decadent and creamy.

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    • Ashlee Marie

      April 26, 2021 at 6:43 pm

      I’m so happy you love it as much as my family does:)

      Reply
  65. Chloe

    January 28, 2021 at 12:42 pm

    Can you use the just add water coca to make this?

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    • Ashlee Marie

      April 26, 2021 at 6:45 pm

      If you mix the dry ingredients you can just keep them until you are ready to add water. It works the same way as store bought cocoa mix

      Reply
  66. Cari

    April 24, 2021 at 9:41 pm

    5 stars
    This is the best recipe! I’ve been making it for a few years and recently added it to my morning coffee for a mocha sorta taste!! It’s my go to. I make it the night before and have a batch in the fridge for the morning! It’s heaven 🥰

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    • Ashlee Marie

      April 26, 2021 at 6:42 pm

      That is so awesome! I am so glad you think its the best (so do I) haha

      Reply

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