Hot cocoa with shaved chocolate and whipped cream

Homemade Hot Cocoa

makes
12 -14 servings

Because wintertime is no time to be counting calories, we’ve whipped up an extra-indulgent hot cocoa recipe.

Go ahead and top it off with plenty of whipped cream and shaved chocolate, you know you wanna!

Want to take this homemade hot cocoa recipe to the next level? Try setting up a hot chocolate bar! We have lots of ideas to make it fun for a chilly winter afternoon or for a holiday gathering.

Homemade Hot Cocoa Recipe

what you'll need
  • 3 cups dry milk powder
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup powdered non-dairy creamer
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup hot fudge sauce
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • whipped cream, dairy or dairy-free, for garnish
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Hot Cocoa Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 150mg 6%
Potassium 268mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 77g 26%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 71g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin A 5%
Calcium 9%
Iron 4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
let's do it
  1. Sift dry milk powder, powdered sugar, cocoa powder and salt together in a medium bowl. Add powdered nondairy creamer.
  2. Pour 3½ cups water and vanilla extract into large cast-iron pot (or heavy bottomed stock pot). Slowly add dry ingredients to water, whisking constantly. Pour in chocolate syrup and melted chocolate. Add remaining water to pot and whisk until all ingredients are well blended.
  3. Place on stovetop and cook on low heat for about an hour. Stir well and serve!
Cheryl Says

For a grownup twist, consider adding 2 Tbsp of amaretto along with the milk and vanilla!