Homemade Hot Chocolate

Name: Homemade Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 4 cups plain milk (dairy or plant-based); 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 to 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp fine sea salt; 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips; optional toppings: whipped cream, marshmallows or chocolate shavings

This homemade hot chocolate recipe is easy to make with everyday ingredients and perfectly creamy and chocolatey.

⏱ 10 min 🔨 Prep 2min 🔥 Cook 8min 📊 Easy 🍽 5 servings 👁 5

Ingredients

5 servings

4 cups plain milk (dairy or plant-based)
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 to 1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
optional toppings: whipped cream, marshmallows or chocolate shavings

Instructions

Combine the milk, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla and sea salt in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the mixture almost reaches a simmer. (We want it to be steaming, but avoid coming to a boil.)
Add in the chocolate chips and whisk until they are melted and evenly combined.
Remove from heat. Serve warm, garnished with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$1265.00

Per Serving
$253.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$2530.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (86% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
plain milk	4 cups	$42.00
unsweetened cocoa powder	0.3333333333333333 cup	$928.00
to 1/3 cup granulated sugar	0.25	$4.00
vanilla extract	2 tsp	$152.00
fine sea salt	0.25 tsp	-
semisweet chocolate chips	0.5 cup	$139.00
optional toppings	-	-