Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows

A clear glass of cocoa with marshmallow.

Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows

This Hot Chocolate with Cocoa Powder is so creamy and velvety smooth, it will totally be your go-to drink for chilly weather or when you have a craving for something chocolaty.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 481kcal

Author Jere' Cassidy

Equipment

1 3 quart enamaled dutch oven or just a 3 quart saucepan
1 Large wire whisk
1 Soup Ladle

Ingredients

4 cups milk whole milk or 2%
14 ounce sweetened condensed milk
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
marshmallows, large

Instructions

In a small bowl whisk the sweetened condensed milk and the cocoa powder together until thoroughly combined.
In a large saucepan over medium heat and add the milk.
Once the milk starts getting warm add the chocolate mixture and whisk until it is totally combined.
Continue cooking the hot chocolate until it gets steamy and hot over medium-low heat. Stir continuously and do not boil or the mixture will burn the bottom of the pan.
Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs and top with marshmallows.
Store any unused hot chocolate in a sealed container and refrigerate for up to two days.
You can reheat the hot chocolate on the stove or in the microwave.

Notes

Notes:

Adjust the heat as needed to make sure the hot chocolate doesn't boil.

To serve hot chocolate for parties, transfer the mixture to a crock pot to keep it warm.

Variations:

Add spices along with the cocoa powder, like cinnamon, vanilla, or cayenne pepper.
Add peppermint extract for a minty flavor.
Add espresso powder for a mocha flavor.

For vegan options try these options

Milk- Use any type of plant-based milk you like.

Use Sweetened Condensed Oat Milk or Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk

There are even vegan and gluten-free marshmallows called Dandies and they come in mini and regular size.

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