Homemade Hot Chocolate

This recipe is easy to make, rich, delicious, and super chocolatey. It is definitely a dessert in itself! Perfect to make and share with others around the holidays or on those cold winter evenings if you are craving a treat.

Ingredients:

• 3 c 2% milk

• 4 oz bittersweet chocolate chopped, I used 70% cocoa dark chocolate

• 2 Tbsp cocoa powder

• 1/4c sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Whipped cream for topping

• Ground cinnamon for topping

Directions:

1. Add milk and cocoa powder in a blender and mix on low speed to ensure they thoroughly mix.

2. Pour the mixture into a small pot and add chopped chocolate, sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir constantly over low heat until all of the chocolate melts.

3. Serve in a mug and top with a little whipped cream and cinnamon. Enjoy!