How to Make Hot Chocolate With Cocoa Powder

Now is the perfect time to make hot chocolate at home. And here’s the secret to making it as creamy and rich as possible: milk.

That’s because milkfat and milk minerals enhance the cocoa flavor. Whether you make it with chocolate chips (like in the recipe below) or with a mix containing cocoa powder, milk provides the ultimate smooth flavor. Hot cocoa is our best friend this winter, thanks to this recipe from Rebecca Andexler, you can make the best hot chocolate at home.