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Cupid's Hot Chocolate Recipe

Cupid's Hot Chocolate Recipe

A quick, unbelievably flavorful, surprisingly healthy, and easy hot chocolate recipe that even a kitchen novice can master. A warm hug in a mug!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 1 mug
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or sugar)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt
Optional Toppings
  • Marshmallows
  • Whipped Cream
  • Chocolate Shavings
  • Peppermint Stick

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mug

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder, sweetener, and salt.
    2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons sweetener, Pinch salt
  2. Gradually add a splash of milk and stir to form a smooth paste.
    1 cup milk
  3. Slowly pour in the remaining milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
    1 cup milk
  4. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the hot chocolate is warm and steaming (do not boil).
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
    1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  6. Pour into your favorite mug and top with marshmallows, whipped cream, or chocolate shavings if desired.
    Marshmallows, Whipped Cream, Chocolate Shavings, Peppermint Stick
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy!