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Do you want the perfect homemade hot chocolate recipe for evenings during the Fall & Winter months? Looking for a special Christmas Morning treat for your kiddos while they open presents from Santa? I am sure this will be a special drink recipe in your home since it has been special in my family for generations.
This hot chocolate recipe is one of the best drinks to make your day so much warmer & softer. As a coffee addict, this hot chocolate is my go-to alternative for evening movie watching during the colder months.
You are going to learn a homemade hot chocolate recipe from scratch with cocoa powder, milk and a few other ingredients.
After reading this post, you will have the perfect recipe for your family to enjoy, making everyday moments & holidays more special.
Cozy Hot Chocolate Recipe
Granddad's Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar
- ¼ cup Hershey's Cocoa Powder
- ⅛ tsp Salt Substitute: Sea Salt
- ¾ tsp Vanilla Bean Paste
- 4 cups Whole Milk Substitute: Oat Milk
- ⅓ cup Hot Water
- Marshmallows or Whipped Cream Toppings
Instructions
- Stir sugar, cocoa, and salt in a bowl. Pour into pot.
- Once combined, stir in hot water. Turn pot to medium heat. Stir constantly until this mixture comes to a boil. Let boil for 2 minutes.
- Add milk. Stir constantly, but bring the temperature to low. At this point, DO NOT BOIL.
- Let the Hot Chocolate cool until ready to serve.
- Top with desired toppings.
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These mugs are perfect for every new apartment or home. I absolutely love their simplicity, without any characters or sayings. This makes them perfect for dining settings, too!
Candy Cane Spoons are a perfect way to bring your hot chocolate to the next level during the holiday season (or year-round; nobody’s judging you!). They also make great stocking stuffers, or you can lay them out in front of some homemade hot chocolate on display for your kids when they come down on Christmas Morning!
If you don’t like the taste of peppermint, these chocolate spoons are also great to pair with your hot chocolate. Because who doesn’t like more chocolate?!
What’s hot chocolate without marshmallows? These dehydrated marshmallows are a perfect way to involve your kids in the “making” of homemade hot chocolate. Let them shake their topping on & enjoy!
In this post, you learned how to make the perfect homemade hot chocolate for you and your family to enjoy!
This recipe has been a staple in my family for generations & it isn’t going anywhere soon!
My grandfather used to make this for us when we would visit him (even during the summer)! We would get so much delight from this homemade treat made from the heart.
I know this treat will hold a special place in your family’s home, too!
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