Favorite Hot Chocolate

Cook: 15 min Cuisine: American

Rich and creamy hot chocolate with deep cocoa flavor, perfect for cozy evenings and satisfying chocolate cravings for friends and family alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. cocoa
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 5 c. water
  • 1 (13 oz.) can evaporated milk
  • 2 c. milk

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar, cocoa, and salt in a large Dutch oven; mix well.
  2. Slowly stir in water; bring to a boil.
  3. Add evaporated milk and cook until thoroughly heated.
  4. Serve hot, with marshmallows if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

347 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.1g 16% DV
Total Fat 9.6g 12% DV
Carbs 57.5g 21% DV
Fiber 10.8g 38% DV
Sugar 20.9g 42% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9910.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 806.3mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 172mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 17.9mg 20% DV
Vitamin D 1.3mcg 7% DV
Calcium 230.8mg 18% DV
Iron 9.1mg 51% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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