Best Hot Chockie Recipe

It's now winter and we are all probably craving a hot drink after a long day at school. Here is our fave hot chocolate recipe for those chilly, long days!

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed), plus more for serving

• 3 cups whole milk

• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate (preferably Scharffen Berger), finely chopped

• 3 tablespoons demerara or granulated sugar

• Lightly sweetened whipped cream (for serving)

RECIPE PREPARATION

• Bring ¾ cup water to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in 3 Tbsp. cocoa powder until no lumps remain, then add milk and return to a simmer. Whisk in chocolate and sugar and cook, whisking frequently, until mixture is smooth and creamy and chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.

• Divide hot chocolate among mugs. Top with whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder.