Description
Irresistible Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate for Cozy Winter Nights
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk (whole, almond, or oat milk)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ cup caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Optional: chocolate chips or hot fudge drizzle
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, warm the milk over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Stir often to prevent scalding.
- Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until completely dissolved.
- Add the caramel sauce and sea salt, whisking until smooth and combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract. For frothiness, use a milk frother or immersion blender.
- Pour into mugs, top with whipped cream, drizzle caramel, and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt or chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg