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Two white mugs of homemade hot chocolate with mini marshmallows on top and sprinkled around the table.

3-Ingredient Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe

Avoid all the junk in store-bought hot chocolate mix by using just 3 simple ingredients to make your own. This recipe makes the best homemade hot chocolate ever!

Yield: 1 cup 1x
Prep: 2 minutesCook: 3 minutesTotal: 5 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons 100% cocoa powder (We recommend Ghirardelli brand)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup organic whole milk (sub: your favorite milk)

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Instructions

  1. Pour all three ingredients into a small saucepan and heat over medium to medium-low heat. Whisk constantly until the ingredients are fully combined and the milk is hot.
  2. Serve immediately.

Notes/Tips

You can pull back on the sugar if you want. 

© Author: Rachel Tiemeyer
Cuisine: American Method: Mix