Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Recipe | Caramel Hot Cocoa | Easy Winter Drinks | Copycat recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Coconut cream adds richness while being dairy-free.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao powder

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Cacao powder is lower in sugar and calories.

caramel sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade caramel

💰Cheaper: store-bought caramel

Homemade caramel can be made with simple ingredients.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut whipped cream

💰Cheaper: store-bought whipped topping

Coconut whipped cream is a lighter alternative.

Heat 2 cups of whole milk on medium until warm but not boiling.

Add milk chocolate chips, caramel sauce, and a little bit of sea salt to the warm milk.

Stir the mixture until the chocolate and caramel are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.

Pour the hot chocolate into mugs.

Garnish with whipped cream, marshmallows, more caramel sauce, and pretzels.

Cooking Techniques

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