Hot Chocolate Recipe for One

A glass mug filled with hot chocolate topped with whipped cream, mini chocolate chips, and marshmallows.

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Treat yourself to a mug of hot cocoa and a movie tonight using this easy hot chocolate recipe for one! Made with 5 ingredients including real cocoa and milk, it'll have you cozying up in minutes. No sharing required!

Prep Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings cup

Author Melissa Williams

Ingredients

1¼ cup milk I use 2%
2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tablespoons granulated white sugar
1 splash vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
whipped cream, marshmallow bits, mini chocolate chips optional for topping

Instructions

To a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the milk, cocoa powder, and sugar and whisk constantly until the cocoa and sugar have fully dissolved and the mixture is hot.
1¼ cup milk, 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 Tablespoons granulated white sugar
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla and pinch of salt.
1 splash vanilla extract, 1 pinch salt
Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream, marshmallow bits, and mini chocolate chips.
whipped cream, marshmallow bits, mini chocolate chips

Notes

One cup makes enough to split for two small servings.
Use high-quality cocoa powder for best flavor.
Stir in chopped chocolate for a richer taste.
Works with 1% milk, or try coconut or oat milk for dairy-free.
Store leftovers in fridge covered up to 2 days.
Reheat in microwave (if safe) or gently on stovetop.

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