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Homemade hot chocolate

Hot Chocolate Recipe

Who doesn't love chocolate? Homemade is so much better than the package. This hot chocolate recipe will warm tummies on even the coldest days.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Drink
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 234 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, or your favorite bittersweet chocolate
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 dash salt
  • 4 1/2 cups milk

Instructions
 

  • Heat the chocolate and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
  • Stir in the sugar and salt. Heat to boiling then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in the milk. Heat just until hot, do not boil because skin will form on top.
  • Beat with a hand beater until foamy or stir until smooth, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 96mgPotassium: 373mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 313IUCalcium: 235mgIron: 3mg
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