Hot Chocolate Recipe: How to Make the Best Homemade Hot Chocolate
Easy to prepare . . . just add any hot milk!
When it comes to making the best hot chocolate, simple is beautiful. This hot cocoa recipe has been tested in our kitchen time and again — it's straightforward, easy, and tastes great. Heck, we like it so much we even print it right on the canister.
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients
- 8 oz milk (we recommend whole milk)
- 1 heaping tablespoon Traditional Hot Chocolate Mix
Optional
Although this version calls for Traditional Hot Chocolate mix, it’s also perfect with any of our powder-based hot chocolate mixes! So, pick you favorite flavor, fix yourself a steaming mug, and sip into something truly delicious!
Instructions
Stove-top Recipe
- Place 8 oz of milk in a saucepan
- Heat while stirring until piping hot (not boiling)
- Add 1 heaping tablespoon of Traditional Hot Chocolate Mix and stir until thoroughly dissolved
Microwave Recipe
- Fill mug with 8 oz of milk
- Cook on high until piping hot (approx. 2 minutes)
- Add 1 heaping tablespoon of Traditional Hot Chocolate Mix and stir until thoroughly dissolved
TIP: Make your mug of hot chocolate extra special with gourmet handmade marshmallows!