I hear it’s a bit cold outside for quite a few of you right now. The “Polar Vortex,” they’re calling it? Even just reading those frigid words makes me shiver. Brrrrrrr.

So even though it’s the time of year for detoxes and smoothies*, I thought I’d quickly share my super-simple formula for single-serving Hot Chocolate By the Mug. No packets or powder, here … just milk, chocolate, brown sugar, vanilla, and a tiny magic-making pinch of salt. A little heating, a little stirring, and a lot of comfort-in-a-mug.

Super easy, two-minute, from-scratch hot chocolate by the mug from kitchentreaty.com.

This sort of reminds me of those single serving mug cakes that I am too afraid to try because I fear I will have no willpower once I know how to make them. Luckily, I have a little more control over hot chocolate, I suppose. I guess because I really only crave it when the temps dip below freezing. But once that happens, I’m all about creamy, comforting, uber-chocolaty sips of pure hot chocolate heaven. So cozy and comforting. And when I only make one mug worth? It keeps me in control – it’s just enough.

Super easy, two-minute, from-scratch hot chocolate by the mug from kitchentreaty.com.

This is so, so easy that I feel like I shouldn’t even call it a recipe.

Here’s what you do. You heat up some milk. Then you stir in the other stuff. Then you drink it. So complex, right?

Super easy, two-minute, from-scratch hot chocolate by the mug from kitchentreaty.com.

And, hey, if you’re snowed in, you probably already have these ingredients in your pantry.

Stay safe out there, folks. And warm – one mug at a time.

4.67 from 3 votes

Easy Two-Minute Hot Chocolate By the Mug

Prep: 1 minute
Cook: 1 minute
Total: 2 minutes
Author: Kare
Yield: 1
Sometimes you just want one steaming, comforting, rich mug of hot chocolate from scratch. This recipe makes it happen - in about two minutes!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

  • Pour milk into a microwave-safe mug and heat on high for about 1 minutes 30 seconds, or until milk is steaming but not boiling.
  • Add chocolate chips, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and pinch salt. Stir until chocolate has completely melted, about 30 seconds.
  • Top with whipped cream or marshmallows, if desired, and serve.
Super easy, two-minute, from-scratch hot chocolate by the mug from kitchentreaty.com.
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