This homemade treat only requires a few ingredients and a few minutes on the stovetop to warm up a cold evening.
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DIY Recipes: How to make the perfect Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is thick, with a balance of sweetness and bitterness that only dark chocolate can give.
Hot chocolate
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Ingredients
5 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
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2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 quart (4 cups) whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Whipped cream or cocoa powder, for serving (optional)
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Method
Whisk together the chocolate, cocoa powder, and sugar in a small saucepan. This helps break up any lumps in the cocoa or sugar.
Add the milk and set the saucepan over medium heat.
Bring to a simmer, whisking occasionally, until hot and smooth, about 5 minutes.
Add the vanilla and salt.
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Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa, if desired.
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