Name: Homemade Hot Chocolate
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup chocolate chips ( or chocolate melting wafers); 1 can sweetened condensed milk; 4 1/2 cups milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla

This delicious Homemade Hot Chocolate recipe is so easy to make! Get the secret that makes this Homemade Hot Chocolate so rich and creamy!

homemade hot chocolate in a white mug with text overlay

Originally published December 2015, updated with video and tips December 2019.

If there’s one thing I loved as a child, it was hot chocolate. Little did I know at the time that I wasn’t experiencing good hot chocolate. My mom was always conscience of our sugar intake and having hot chocolate was a special treat. I didn’t think twice when she’d open a packet, pour half in a cup of hot water, stir and serve.

As I’ve grown, so have my tastes and that half pack of watered down mix just isn’t enough. If you’re going to do something, do it right, right? This creamy homemade hot chocolate recipe takes less than 10 minutes to make and is so dreamy! And hey, it’s another way to squeeze in a little calcium.

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It’s so incredibly quick and easy to make, yet better than any hot cocoa I’ve had at chain coffee shops! It’s so creamy and decadent, it’s the perfect treat on a cold winter day! The condensed milk really takes this drink to a whole other level – I can’t wait for you to try it!

Table of Contents

Homemade Hot Chocolate Ingredients

Chocolate Chips – or chocolate melting wafers. I like to use milk chocolate or semi-sweet, but you can use dark chocolate or white chocolate as well.
Sweetened Condensed Milk – The secret ingredient that makes this cocoa so creamy!
Milk – Whatever milk you have on hand.
Vanilla – completely optional, but a hint of vanilla adds a touch of flavor and makes it irresistible

We frequently make this in fall and winter because it’s so quick and easy and so good! This recipe makes enough for 5 large drinks and it’s easily halved (or doubled). You can simply use the slider on the printable recipe card!

How to Make Hot Chocolate

Melt the chocolate.
Add sweetened condensed milk to make it extra creamy.
Whisk in milk and enjoy!

Toppings

I love this drink exactly how it is, but if you want to make it more festive or fun for the kids, you can add a variety of toppings;

marshmallows
whipped cream
sprinkles
candy canes

Variations

Snowball Fight – Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Add Liqueur – Peppermint Schnapps or Marshmallow Vodka are favorites

Easy homemade hot chocolate in a white mug with a gold spoon

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