Hot Chocolate from Scratch

December 16, 2013

This time of year is for scarves, knee-high boots, and REALLY warm drinks. The usual suspect is of course coffee, but I occasionally want something a bit different and seasonal. And none are as rich and decadent as hot chocolate. So rather than just buying those flimsy packets of Swiss Miss, I've opened up my kitchen to share with you a SIMPLE way to make outstanding homemade hot chocolate.

Hot Chocolate Ingredients:
1 cup Milk
2 Tbsp Heaving Whipping Cream
Cocoa Powder to taste
Sweetener to taste

Whipped Cream Ingredients:
2 Tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream
Sweetener to taste
1/8 tsp peppermint extract to taste

Start by getting your milk heating in a small pot. Once it starts to get warm, you'll add in your heavy cream. Let those combine and get piping hot! This would be a good point to start making your whipped...
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Nutritions

Calories
328

Sodium
137mg
5% DV

Fat
25g
39% DV

Protein
9g
18% DV

Carbs
13g
4% DV

Fiber
2g
11% DV

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