Best Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chips

Two glass mugs filled with hot chocolate made from chocolate chips.

Best Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chips

The best hot chocolate made by melting chocolate chips is this easy recipe. The decadent and rich hot beverage is a winter favorite. It is quick & simple to make on the stove in minutes. Learn how to make hot chocolate with chocolate chips & 3 other ingredients. Great for camping, holidays, movie night, or as any cold fall or winter dessert drink.

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 8

Total Time 10

Course Dessert, Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 576 kcal

Ingredients

1 ½ cups whole milk
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

To a medium-sized saucepan add the milk & cream.
Over medium-low heat warm the liquids for 3-4 minutes. You want it to be hot but not boiling.
Add the chocolate chips & vanilla. Whisk to combine over medium-low heat.
Once all the chocolate is melted, continue to heat over medium-low heat. Once it is hot and the first few bubbles rise up in the pot, it is ready. Do not let it boil or the chocolate will seize up.
To keep warm, leave it on the stove on low. Stir every few minutes.
Pour into mugs and top with mini marshmallows. ENJOY!

Notes

STORING & REHEATING:

Leftover hot chocolate stores well in the refrigerator. Place any leftovers in a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat hot chocolate, pour it into a small saucepan. Over medium-low heat bring it slowly to the desired temperature. Do not bring it to a boil as that alters the chocolate and the consistency.

TOP TIPS:

Use whole milk only for best flavor & thickness. Low-fat or non-fat will make the drink too thin & "watery".
Do not heat too high or too fast - low and slow while you whisk to keep it from scorching.
Try fun toppings & added flavors- Top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or a shot of your favorite alcohol. Sprinkle or drizzle with caramel, finishing sugars or crushed peppermint candy canes.
Use milk chocolate as a substitute for a milder flavor or dark chocolate for deep decadent chocolate flavor.
Make a huge batch and keep it warm in the CrockPot and ladle for guests at parties.

NUTRITIONAL NOTE: this may vary based on the brand or type of chocolate chip you are using.

Nutrition

Calories: 576kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 10gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 588mgFiber: 4gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 1194IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 292mgIron: 3mg

Keyword 4-ingredient

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