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Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 greedy mugs, or 4 dainty mugs
Drinks
Canadian

Ingredients
  

  • 5 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 cups milk 2% or whole
  • ¼ cup finely chopped dark chocolate
  • tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • whipped cream or marshmallows for topping

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan off of heat, whisk together the sugar, cocoa and cornstarch.  Gradually pour in 1/2 cup of the milk, whisking constantly until there are no more lumps, then slowly whisk in remaining milk.
  • Place saucepan on stove over medium heat and bring to a boil, watching closely as it can rise up and bubble over. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes more, pulling the saucepan off of heat if the milk is rising to the top.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in chocolate until melted.  Stir in salt and vanilla extract.  Serve topped with a dollop of whipped cream or marshmallows.