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Decadent hot chocolate in mug topped with marshmallows.
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Decadent Hot Chocolate

The ultimate Decadent Hot Chocolate recipe features rich cocoa, creamy milk, and luxurious toppings like marshmallows and melted chocolate!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 serves
Calories 369kcal

Ingredients

Hot Chocolate

  • 2 cups whole milk, or milk of choice
  • 2 Tbsp natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 Tbsp milk chocolate chips

Topping

  • ½ cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 Tbsp milk chocolate chips, melted, for drizzling

Instructions

  • Heat Ingredients: In a medium-sized saucepan over high heat, combine milk, cocoa, sugar, and vanilla. Whisk occasionally to create froth.
  • Melt Chocolate: Once steam appears, add chocolate drops and continue whisking until completely melted.
  • Cool: After the mixture starts to bubble, remove it from the heat and pour the mixture into serving mugs.
  • Prepare Toppings: In prepared mugs, add marshmallows to float on top and drizzle with melted chocolate drops.
  • Serve: Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and enjoy!

Notes

  • Refrigeration: Store any leftover hot chocolate in a sealed container in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days.
 
  • Reheat: Gently reheat on the stove or in the microwave, stirring well.

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 462IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 342mg | Iron: 1mg