Homemade Hot Chocolate

By Gazelle

Cozy up with your significant other and a couple mugs of Homemade Hot Chocolate this holiday season. There is nothing better than snuggling up by a roaring fire and sipping on this delicious delight.

Ingredients

• HOT CHOCOLATE:
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 2-ounces semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 4 teaspoons light brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoon cocoa powder
• pinch of kosher salt
• WHIPPED CREAM:
• 1/3 cup heavy cream, cold

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan combine the whole milk, chocolate, light brown sugar, cocoa powder, and a pinch of kosher salt.

Heat over medium heat whisking frequently, until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Cover to keep warm.

WHIPPED CREAM:
Whisk cold heavy cream to soft peaks in a bowl. Divide hot chocolate between two mugs, dollop each with whipped cream, and serve immediately.