Chopped chocolate whisked with cocoa powder, vanilla extract, hazelnut syrup, condensed milk, and milk in this deliciously creamy beverage. This hazelnut hot chocolate is comforting and perfect for cold winter days.
It’s been freezing here in the city. Not that I can complain too much, since it’s never that cold in the Bay Area especially when compared to areas with snow and ice. But it’s cold to me so I’m constantly wrapped in cozy blankets and warm thigh high boot socks. I like to be warm and cozy all the time.
Lately, during my off days, all I want to do is lounge around, sip on hot chocolates, and either watch movies or read books. It’s probably because I’m so exhausted by the end of my 6 day work week I just want to relax.
Then of course, things happen that make life just a little more difficult. Like my Microsoft Word documents constantly crashing on me. I’m so stressed out over the fact that I can’t even type a letter without the document closing down on me. If someone knows how to resolve that, I’d be so grateful.
So this hazelnut hot chocolate is just perfect for those lazy days, or for those days that you just need a comforting pick me up . It’s creamy and slightly thick, sweet and chocolaty, and a little nutty.
Hot chocolates can be made in a single pot so it doesn’t create too much of a mess. Plus, it doesn’t take long to make, which is perfect. Because seriously, who wants to spend forever making their hot chocolate, right?
Chop up good quality semi sweet chocolate. You can use other types of chocolate too, like white chocolate or dark chocolate or milk chocolate. Add the chopped chocolate to a stainless steel pot along with cocoa powder, condensed milk, vanilla extract, hazelnut syrup, and milk.
Use a whisk to stir the hot chocolate over low to medium heat. You don’t want the heat to be too high that the milk will burn at the bottom of the pot. If the hot chocolate is too thick, you can always add more milk. I used 2% milk. And if you would like a stronger hazelnut flavor, you can always add more hazelnut syrup.
Once all the ingredients are well incorporated and the chocolate has completely melted, remove the pot from heat. Pour the hot chocolate into a mug.
Top the hot chocolate with whipped cream and favorite toppings. I added mini M&M’s to mine just because I had them on hand.
Serve the hazelnut hot chocolate warm.
This hot chocolate serves one person, but you can easily double the recipe to accommodate as many people as you need.
Enjoy!
- 2 oz semi sweet high quality chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons condensed milk
- 1½ teaspoons hazelnut syrup, more to taste
- ¾ - 1 cup milk
- Chop up good quality semi sweet chocolate. Add the chopped chocolate to a stainless steel pot along with cocoa powder, condensed milk, vanilla extract, hazelnut syrup, and milk.
- Use a whisk to stir the hot chocolate over low to medium heat.
- Once all the ingredients are well incorporated and the chocolate has completely melted, remove the pot from heat. Pour the hot chocolate into a mug.
- Top the hot chocolate with whipped cream and favorite toppings.
- Serve the hazelnut hot chocolate warm.
**Add more milk if the hot chocolate is too thick
I’ve been bundling up and doing the same–though the hazelnut in this hot chocolate sounds like an amazing twist! As for Microsoft Word…have you tried uninstalling/reinstalling? Or maybe checking that all of the updates/drivers on your computer are up to date? Not sure if any of those would do the trick, but then again maybe they will 🙂
I did try to uninstall and reinstall, but it does the same thing. I have a feeling I need to reformat my laptop. But I am dreading that. I’m a not so secret hoarder, and the idea of having to transfer all my photos and everything else is such a headache. So I’ve been delaying it. But it’s a pain using other word processors when I’m so used to Microsoft. Thanks for the suggestions, Ala!
Condensed milk in hot chocolate sounds like a great idea. I can’t wait until morning!
I hope you’ll like it!
Looks good! I love the little personalized spoon, too. So cute! ☺️☕️
I get all of my spoons and forks from For Such a Time Designs on Etsy. Generally, they’re all the same price so I like to ask Aly to personalize the spoons and forks to match my blog =)
looks amazing! love the idea of the toppings 🙂
Thank you!
Hey A: MMMmm. Chocolate is my favorite food group. Your blog always makes me hungry; there are so many good recipes. Keep ’em comin’ girl, I can handle it. LOL Wishing you a wonderful and bright New Year! ~LJ
Happy Holidays, LJ! Chocolate is my favorite food group too =)
It’s thirty degrees in San Jose this a.m. and I’m freezing lol Crazy that it’s only taken a few months for me to adjust to West Coast winter; back in the Mitten this would be a breeze lol
Yummy hot chocolate Andrea; we could use some today 😉
San Jose can definitely be freezing early in the morning. Ice on the windshields! But it’s nothing compared to snow in other areas, right? it just doesn’t feel like it. lol
I am definitely trying this, mostly because it looks soooo good and we’ve gotten several snows here in Ohio.
Hope you’ll like it!
it looks great!:)
Thanks, Tanja!
Oh my goodness, this looks and sounds so delicious!
Thank you so much for sharing.
Have a very Merry Christmas, and a bright and beautiful New Year!
Happy Holidays, Lisa!
I am going slurp slurp because I cannot have too much sweet….maybe will try out with sugar free chocolates and minus condensed milk