Hot Chocolate
My favorite homemade hot chocolate! It has the perfect amount of chocolate flavor, a delicious rich creaminess, and just the right sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 Tbsp Dutch process cocoa powder*
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 3 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
- In a medium saucepan whisk together sugar, cocoa powder and cornstarch.
- Pour in milk then whisk until well blended.
- Bring to a light boil over medium heat, stirring frequently, then reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer about 10 – 15 seconds stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- Stir in cream and vanilla. Let cool a bit before serving.
- Serve with whipped cream or marshmallows on top if desired.