Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows
A rich and creamy hot chocolate topped with fluffy marshmallows — the perfect cozy drink for cold days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (for topping)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons of the milk until smooth.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and add the remaining milk and chocolate chips.
- Stir constantly until the chocolate chips are melted and the mixture is hot, but not boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with mini marshmallows.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute milk with a non-dairy alternative like almond or oat milk.
- Adjust sugar to taste based on your sweetness preference.
- For extra richness, use half milk and half heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, marshmallows, winter drink, cozy, cocoa, easy hot chocolate
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