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The world’s BEST Hot Chocolate

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Last week I shared my FAVORITE summer treat, my Lemon Sour Cream Pie. Today it rained, it was MARVELOUS (As a born and raised Oregonian I LOVE the rain)! It was also very cold. The leaves have all changed colors and there was a beautiful mist over the mountains.  I don’t like it TOO cold, not a huge fan of snow… but if it means I get to make this hot chocolate then I’ll take it.

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

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I love chocolate, in pretty much every form.  Bars, cookies, cake, ice cream and liquid!  When we were living in Japan I would miss some of my favorite foods.  So when I was missing hot chocolate I started trying various recipes, mixing and matching until I was happy with one.  In fact before we lived in Japan I didn’t really experiment much with my cooking, that year totally changed my life – inspiring my love of cooking, baking, recipe development and more.

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

3.82 from 60 votes
It does not get much better than hot chocolate, esp topped with fresh whipped cream or homemade marshmallows
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The worlds BEST Hot Chocolate
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
13 mins
 

How to make hot chocolate - this recipe is the best homemade hot chocolate recipe ever. A thick, rich and easy to make hot cocoa.

Course: drink
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Hot Chocolate
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 104 kcal
Author: Ashlee Marie
Ingredients
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
  1. In a saucepan mix the dry ingredients.
  2. Add the water and bring to a boil, keep boiling for one min.
  3. Then add the milk.
  4. Heat until it's the temp you like.
  5. Take off the heat and add the vanilla, stir and serve

Recipe Video

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

I make a double batch and enjoy a cup on cold mornings.  Although my kids enjoy it as much as I do so even a double batch doesn’t go very far anymore.  I also tweak this same recipe for my Frozen Hot Chocolate, and I enjoy both with my Homemade marshmallows, fresh whipped cream or even my marshmallow frosting!  What do you like with your hot chocolate?

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    • 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!

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    • 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.

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    • 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!

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  12. 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! 🙂

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    • 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.

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  13. 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!

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  15. 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!

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  16. 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!

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  21. 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.

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  23. 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!

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  25. 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.

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  26. 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.

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