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5-Min Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows

Rich, creamy hot chocolate made from scratch in under 5 minutes with melted chocolate and steamed milk. Top with a pile of marshmallows for that viral mug-shot moment.

Total time
5 min
Servings
2
Calories
358
Protein
7g
5-Min Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat milk in a saucepan over medium-high until steam rises and small bubbles form around the edge, about 3 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Whisk in chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, and sugar until completely melted and smooth, 30 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

  4. Step 4

    Pour into two mugs and top each with a generous handful of marshmallows.

  5. Step 5

    Serve immediately while marshmallows are still melting.

Tools you’ll need

  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • two mugs

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