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5 from 2 votes

Brown Sugar Hot Chocolate

A homemade rich and chocolaty drink made with cocoa and semisweet chocolate.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate chips, holiday favorite, one pot, quick and easy
Yield: 2 8 oz. drinks
Calories: 411kcal
Author: Sweet Ordeal

Materials

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, or finely chopped semisweet chocolate
  • 1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • In a small sauce pan or pot, add all ingredients. Cook over medium heat, whisking until chocolate melts and mixture is beginning to simmer. Remove from heat.
  • Pour into mugs or glasses.
  • Optional Toppings: whipped cream, frozen whipped topping, marshmallows, chocolate sprinkles, or a dusting of cinnamon or nutmeg. Enjoy!

Notes

This recipe is easily halved or doubled.

Nutrition

Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 754mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 485IU | Calcium: 341mg | Iron: 4mg