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On cold wintry days, this sipping chocolate is a cup of creamy, chocolate richness that will warm you up from the inside out! This delicious hot chocolate is perfect as is, or along with a scone or muffin for a perfect snack or breakfast.

Top view of a round peppermint striped mug filled with hot chocolate and a dollop of whipped cream on a red square tray with 'Joy" written in white letters on it. Tray has a silver serving spoon filed with whipped cream to the left of the mug. Tray is on a white tablecloth.

Bitter cold mornings make me not want to leave my bed, much less the house. All I feel like doing on days like that are staying in, stoking the fire and reading with, of course, a cup of cocoa or hot chocolate.

This sipping chocolate is one of my favorite easy recipes that I return to again and again. Its velvety smoothness is enhanced by both milk and cream and with bittersweet chocolate. It’s so delicious!

Why you’ll love this sipping chocolate

Probably the simplest most delicious sipping chocolate ever
Easy to whip up a batch for one or for a group
Perfect beverage for any holiday or seasonal event, brunch, afternoon meeting or just because
Relies on just 5 ordinary ingredients (that taste extra-ordinary together)

Ingredients

Whole milk
Cream
Sugar
Bittersweet chocolate

How to Make Sipping Chocolate

Recipe from Ann Bramley Eat Feed Autumn Winter

Combine the milk, cream and sugar in a medium pan and bring to a simmer.
Place the chocolate in a blender.
Pour the hot milk over the chocolate and blend until smooth and frothy.

Tips & Variations

Change up the chocolate. Try semi-sweet or milk chocolate, or half white chocolate and half bittersweet.
Add some candy. Try adding crushed peppermint candies, Andes chocolate mint candies, etc.
Top it off. Whipped cream, marshmallows, crushed candies, and chocolate shavings can dress up your sipping chocolate.
Add your favorite liqueur. Bailey’s, Peppermint Schnapps, Kahlua, or spiced rum will add a warming kick.

Storage

It is best to drink this sipping chocolate as soon as it is ready or on the same day. You can also store any leftovers in the fridge and simply warm in a saucepan over medium low heat until piping hot.