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A floral coffee cup filled with hot chocolate that is topped with whipped topping and marshmallows.

The Best Homemade Creamy Hot Chocolate

When the cold weather sets in, there’s nothing quite like a cup of creamy hot chocolate to warm you up. This recipe is super simple, but oh-so-cozy, and it’s one of those treats I love making for my family.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Drinks
Servings 5 servings
Calories 88 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups water
  • 2 cups whole milk or half and half or almond milk
  • 3/4 cup cocoa Dutch Cocoa is preferred
  • 2/3 cup honey or sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until melted and smooth.
  • Once it’s piping hot, pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and marshmallows.

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 287mgPotassium: 343mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 158IUCalcium: 145mgIron: 2mg
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