Christmas Hot Chocolate
This Christmas Hot Chocolate is easily made on the stovetop and is super rich, decadent, and creamy. Making homemade hot chocolate for Christmas is such a fun holiday tradition. Your family can each top their own mug with their favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 6 cups whole milk
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 12 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, a bar finely chopped or chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Whipped Cream, Marshmallows, and Other Toppings
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Pot - Add all of the ingredients to a medium pot.
- Bring to Gentle Simmer - Turn the heat on a low-medium and stir occasionally until the mixture reaches a very gentle simmer, the chocolate is melted, and the hot chocolate is smooth and creamy. It will thicken up a little as it simmers, but do not let it get close to a boil or the mixture could scorch.
- Serve - When ready to serve, either remove from heat or turn the heat way down to keep warm. Spoon into mugs and serve with the toppings or mix-ins of choice. Enjoy!
Notes
Other Milk - I like to use regular whole milk so that it is richer, but you can swap in 2% milk if you want it to be lighter.
Chocolate Chips - You can make homemade hot chocolate with chocolate chips! While I prefer using a bar of chocolate or baking wafers because it melts easier, in a pinch you can swap in chips!
Slow Cooker - If you prefer to make Crockpot Hot Chocolate instead of on the stovetop, you can just add the ingredients to your slow cooker and cook on Low for 2-3 hours. Give it a stir occasionally until the chocolate is melted and the hot chocolate is warmed and smooth
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 432
- Sugar: 56 g
- Sodium: 192.9 mg
- Fat: 19.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2.4 g
- Protein: 11.3 g
- Cholesterol: 32.8 mg
Keywords: Christmas Hot Chocolate, Homemade Hot Chocolate
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