Best Hot Chocolate

Name: Best Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder; 1 ½ tsp Cornstarch; 2 cups 2% Milk; 3 oz Chocolate (dark); 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (optional); 3 tsp Sugar; Whip cream and/or marshmallows; Cocoa Powder; Chocolate shavings or chips; Chocolate sauce

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:5min

Hot chocolate is one of the coziest ways to warm up on a cold winter day. Whether you've spent the afternoon on the slopes, sledding at the local hill, or simply out for a walk in the snow, a cup of hot cocoa feels like a warm hug. This recipe delivers that rich, velvety texture everyone loves, but doesn't use heavy cream and all the extra calories that come with it. It's the perfect balance of comfort and decadence, made with simple ingredients and guaranteed to satisfy kids and adults alike.

Updated at: Wed, 24 Dec 2025 23:32:24 GMT