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Luscious Hot Chocolate

By Sheila Lukins

4.8

(10)

Several mugs of hot chocolate some with marshmallows in them.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

12 ounces semisweet chocolate (chips or chopped bars are both fine)
2 quarts milk (8 cups)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the chocolate and milk in a heavy saucepan. Place over medium heat until bubbles form, reduce the heat slightly, and simmer until the chocolate melts, whisking constantly.

    Step 2

    Before serving, raise the heat until the chocolate just boils, still whisking. Enjoy.

TagsHot ChocolateBeveragesChocolateGluten FreeNut FreeNonalcoholicQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerChristmasWinterParade

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