Samantha Nicole Listen, you could always grab one of the powder packets to fix your hot chocolate craving. But that doesn’t feel special, does it? Powder mixes just don’t have that special coziness that should blanket you when the weather grows cold. Momma’s Hot Chocolate is just like Mom used to make, and you can taste the difference. The chocolate flavor is richer and deeper since it is made with real chocolate, the brew is creamier thanks to the whole milk, and it has the right balance of sweetness to be enchanting without being cloying. Throw some whipped cream or marshmallow fluff on top, and Momma’s Hot Chocolate will take you back to the snowy days of youth, when the world really felt magical. Maybe it still is.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 1/3 cup white granulated sugar
- 4 cups whole milk
- salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- marshmallow fluff, marshmallow creme, or whipped cream, optional, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –In a 2-quart saucepan, place the chocolate, the sugar, the milk, and the salt.
Step 2 –Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir gently with a whisk until the chocolate melts and the mixture is well-blended.
Step 3 –Transfer the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
Step 4 –Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with your favorite topping.
Step 5 –Serve.
