Description
This Marshmallow Hot Chocolate is a creamy, frothy winter drink made with real cocoa, milk, sugar, vanilla, and melted mini marshmallows. It’s a cozy, indulgent treat perfect for cold days, offering the perfect balance of sweetness, creaminess, and nostalgic comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 teaspoons sugar – adds sweetness and balances cocoa bitterness
- 4 teaspoons baking cocoa – provides deep, rich chocolate flavor
- 4 cups 2% milk – creates a creamy and smooth texture
- 1½ cups miniature marshmallows – melt for frothiness and sweetness
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – enhances aroma and adds warmth
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa, milk, and miniature marshmallows.
- Cook and stir over medium heat until the marshmallows are melted and the mixture becomes frothy, about 8 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the Marshmallow Hot Chocolate into mugs and serve warm with additional marshmallows on top if desired.
Notes
- Use mini marshmallows for faster melting and creamier texture.
- Do not overheat to prevent milk from scalding.
- For a dairy-free option, use almond, oat, or coconut milk.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Marshmallow Hot Chocolate, homemade hot cocoa, creamy hot chocolate, winter drinks, fluffy hot chocolate, cozy beverage