A never-fail hot drink for the whole family is homemade hot chocolate. It takes about five more minutes than an instant, and it’s so worth it.
Inside Outside Hot Chocolate
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4 cups whole or 2% milk
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¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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¼ cup sugar
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½ cup bittersweet or semi-sweet chips or chopped bar
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½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Heat milk, cocoa, and sugar on medium-low, whisking frequently until mixture is warm. Add chips and whisk constantly until evenly distributed. Add vanilla and serve.
For a boozy adult treat, add 2 parts Frangelico, 1 part Irish cream, and two parts bourbon. Hey, if Momma’s happy, the whole family’s happy.
