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Fluffy whipped cream topped with a festive gingerbread cookie on a snowman-themed holiday mug.

Rich and Creamy Hot Chocolate

Bree Hester
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Beverage, drink
Cuisine American, comfort food
Servings 4
Calories 326 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 3.5-ounce dark chocolate bars (70% cocoa)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • heavy pinch of sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat 3 1/2 cups of milk over medium heat until the milk begins to bubble around the edges.
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  • Meanwhile, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup milk and cornstarch until dissolved. Set aside.
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  • Chop or grate the chocolate. The finer the pieces, the faster it will melt in the hot milk.
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  • When the milk begins to bubble around the edges, add the chocolate, honey, vanilla, and sea salt.
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  • Whisk in the milk and cornstarch mixture.
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  • Let the hot chocolate come to a bubble, stirring occasionally. It should take about 5 minutes. The mixture will thicken, let cool slightly, and ladle into mugs.
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  • If you want to make it extra special, whip some heavy cream. I even whipped this cream by hand. I have not done that in ages. I added a teaspoon or two of sugar, and a handful of marshmallows.
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  • Add a cute little chocolate cookie, and you have a very special treat on a cold, winter day.
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Nutrition

Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 9gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 97mgFiber: 2g
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