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hot chocolate

Hot Chocolate

Course Drinks
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 gallon whole milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch kosher salt
  • whipped cream
  • fun garnishes, i.e. crushed peppermints, sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, marshmallows

Instructions
 

  • Heat the milk and sugar until steamy and hot, being careful not to simmer and boil over. Whisk in the cocoa powder and chocolate chips, stirring until smooth and melted. Add the vanilla and a pinch of salt or more to bring out the flavor and subdue the sweetness. Serve with whipped cream and garnishes of your choice.