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Perfect Hot Chocolate | A Nerd Cooks
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The Perfect Hot Chocolate

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 large mugs
Calories:
Author: Lauren Pacek

Ingredients

For the hot chocolate

  • 3 cups milk of choice, see notes
  • 2-3 oz. dark chocolate, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbs cocoa powder
  • 2 tbs granulated sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows

Optional toppings

  • whipped cream
  • mini marshmallows
  • cinnamon stick

Instructions

  • In a medium sauce pan, heat the milk over medium heat until bubbles just begin to appear around the edges.
  • Add the dark chocolate, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Whisk occasionally until everything is melted and combined.
  • Add the cup of mini marshmallows and whisk until they melt into the hot cocoa.
  • Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream, more marshmallows, and a cinnamon stick, if desired.

Notes

Notes:
  • I've used 2% and almond milk. Both worked very well.
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Nutrition

Serving: 0 | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg