Stovetop Hot Chocolate Recipe! (3 Ingredients)

Satisfy those cocoa cravings when you make this easy homemade Stovetop Hot Chocolate Recipe!  It’s rich, creamy, and ridiculously delicious!

If you’re planning a party or serving a family, be sure to check out this Crockpot Hot Chocolate, too!

Stovetop Hot Chocolate Recipe

Are you craving an easy, creamy, dreamy cup of cocoa?  

This luscious, indulgent homemade Stovetop Hot Chocolate Recipe is what Winter dreams are made of!  It will warm you to the toes and bring a smile to your face with every sip!

Laura writes: "It’s so good! You’ll never go back to the packets ever again."

With just 3 ingredients, this rich hot chocolate recipe with cocoa powder couldn’t be easier!  

Trust me… it’s the best cup of cocoa you’ll ever make!

Plus, it’s so versatile!  

If you just need stovetop hot chocolate for one, simply cut the recipe in half.  If you want to make cocoa for the whole family, you can double or triple the recipe.

Just don’t forget the marshmallows or whip cream to top off your steamy cup of cocoa.  And you might as well go turn on the fire and grab some cozy socks while you’re at it.  

It’s time to savor each sip of your favorite nostalgic drink!

So are you ready to meet your new favorite hot chocolate tonight?  

Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy recipe at home…

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Stovetop Hot Chocolate Ingredients

So what do you need to make hot chocolate? 

If you thought bland tasting store bought versions of hot chocolate were easy to make… think again!

Trust me… making homemade hot chocolate is so easy that you’ll never need to go back to store bought hot chocolate again!

You’ll just need 4 simple ingredients to make the BEST Stovetop Hot Chocolate…

• Cocoa Powder
• Sugar
• Water
• Milk

How Do You Make Hot Chocolate From Scratch?

It’s actually SO easy!

You’ll simply heat up your cocoa powder, sugar and water in a pot on the stove.

Then add in your milk, heat it up, and you’re done!

It’s so simple and no microwave is needed.

Trust me… once you try this creamy hot chocolate, you’ll never go back to the store bought packets again!

I think this homemade hot chocolate literally tastes a million times better than the versions you can buy at the store.

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

How Do You Add Flavor to Hot Chocolate?

Now nothing beats a classic cup of cocoa topped with marshmallows.

However, if you’re looking for some fun ways to change it up and alter the flavor of your hot chocolate, consider giving these add-ins and toppings a try:

Caramel Hot Chocolate: Add 3 – 4 tbsp. Caramel Sauce / Sundae Syrup to saucepan

Coconut Hot Chocolate: Add 3/4 tsp. Coconut Extract to saucepan and top with Whip Cream and Shredded Coconut Flakes

Eggnog Hot Chocolate: Stir in a splash of Eggnog just before serving 

Maple Hot Chocolate: Add 1/2 tsp. Pure Maple Syrup to saucepan when adding the milk

Mexican Hot Chocolate: Add 1 tsp. Cinnamon + a tiny pinch of Cayenne Pepper to saucepan

Mocha Hot Chocolate: Stir in a little hot brewed coffee just before serving

Nutella Hot Chocolate: Add 3 tbsp. Nutella to saucepan

Peppermint Hot Chocolate: Add 1 1/2 tsp. Peppermint Syrup to saucepan + serve with a Candy Cane for a stir stick

Vanilla Hot Chocolate: Add a splash of Vanilla Syrup to saucepan

Alternative Topping: Whip Cream + Festive Sprinkles

Stovetop Hot Chocolate Reviews

What Your Frugal Friends are Saying About This Stovetop Hot Chocolate Recipe…

One reader writes: “Tried this recipe with my kids and they loved it! We’re definitely making this again.”

C writes: “Best Hot Chocolate I ever made”

Kennedy writes: “Turned out great!”

Dyna writes: “Soooo much better than the instant.”

Laura writes: “It’s so good! You’ll never go back to the packets ever again.”

Alex writes: “So comforting and delicious!”

Ollie writes: “This is a GREAT recipe, me and my sister made this when we had no store-bought and it was so much better! Totally our new go to hot cocoa!”

Hannah writes: “It was soooo easy!”

One reader writes: “I tried it!  It was really good, I put Nutella in mine.”

Alana writes: “Came out great! I used local honey in mine.”

Addie writes: “Very easy and very yummy!  I added a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg, too!”

Heather writes: “I made this with artificial sweetener instead of sugar, came out perfect.  Great recipe”

Christina writes: “I used mostly oat milk and a little bit of half and half instead of whole milk and it come out very rich and decadent.  Love it!”

How to Make Hot Chocolate with Cocoa Powder:

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