This delicious homemade hot chocolate recipe is so easy to make! Get the secret that makes this homemade hot chocolate so rich and creamy!
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.
We grew up in a fairly health conscious house, 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, right? We have to look at the positives!
Love hot chocolate and want a more grown up version? Don’t miss my delicious spiked hot chocolate – it’s got a delicious taste of peppermint schnapps!
I’ve also got an easy recipe for the Best Hot Chocolate Mix that is awesome for gifting, and even the most incredible Hot Chocolate Bombs, Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Bombs and Peppermint Hot chocolate Bombs.
Homemade Hot Chocolate
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!
Why You’ll Love It
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
Variations
- Snowball Fight – Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream
- Add Liqueur – Peppermint Schnapps or Marshmallow Vodka are favorites
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
More Drink Recipes
- Spiked Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Schnapps
- Pink Hot Chocolate Recipe
- Mexican Hot Chocolate Bombs
- White Hot Chocolate Bombs
- Snowball Recipe | Amaretto Liqueur and Ice Cream Cocktail
- Bourbon Smash Cocktail | Whiskey Winter Smash Recipe
- Oatmeal Cookie Cocktail | Incredible Cookie Flavored Dessert Cocktail
Homemade Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chocolate melting wafers
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 1/2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- In a pot over medium heat, melt chocolate. Add sweetened condensed milk and stir until smooth.
- Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth.
- Whisk in vanilla and serve.
Tips
Substitutions
- Chocolate – You can use your favorite chocolate chips. I like to use semi-sweet, but milk chocolate and dark chocolate chips also work well.
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
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Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
Didn’t need to buy anything special. Had everything I needed already in my kitchen and the creaminess blew my mind!
I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed it! I hope you try more of my easy recipes!
Have A Good Day
Thanks Julie, sometimes melting chocolate goes bad. For me? Do I have to worry about chocolate seizing? Don’t add condenced milk until it’s melted?
You do not, when the chocolate melts add the condensed milk – it’s so good!
This is great news. Would you be willing to share the increased recipe as well?
Just double, triple or quadruple it. Enjoy!
This sounds simple and easy. I am doing a cocoa bar at our church and was wondering if this recipe can be made if it’s increased to feed a bigger crowd. Have you ever tried to increase it and does it still taste good?
Absolutely! I’ve made larger batches and it’s just as good, just keep it warm in a crock pot or large pot. Enjoy!