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homemade hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows in a red mug with a mason jar of homemade hot chocolate mix that has a red and white gingham lid and a small potted evergreen tree in the background

Rich and Creamy Hot Chocolate Mix

For a serious step above the tear open foil packets of "hot cocoa" you grew up with, make this super easy, 5 minute recipe. This delicious hot chocolate tastes as decadent as a bar of European chocolate.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, French
Servings 4
Calories 237 kcal

Ingredients
  

To Cook

Instructions
 

  • Place chocolate, cacao, salt and brown sugar in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Process until uniform consistency, about 2 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to three months at room temperature.
  • To cook, heat milk of choice to a simmer. Add vanilla and mix, whisking to combine. Continue whisking until all chocolate is melted and incorporated.
  • Serve warm with whipped cream, marshmallows or solo. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutrition facts do not include the milk - depending on whether you choose half n' half,  whole milk, lowfat milk, or any number of alternative milks, the nutrition will be quite different!

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 301mgPotassium: 303mgFiber: 5gSugar: 20gCalcium: 39mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Cheap, Chocolate, Comforting, Dessert, Easy, Fast, Gluten Free, Winter
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