Rich whole milk and a splash of heavy cream come together with finely chopped dark chocolate for a hot chocolate that's silky, deep, and anything but thin. Whisking cocoa powder, sugar, and salt into a smooth paste before adding the liquid keeps every sip lump-free and evenly sweetened, while a pinch of salt and a hit of vanilla round out the flavor beautifully. The dark chocolate melts into the warm base off the heat, giving the drink that glossy, almost fudgy finish you want from a proper mug of cocoa. Ladle it into two mugs and pile on whipped cream or marshmallows if you're feeling extra. It's a cozy, from-scratch treat that fits neatly into a gluten free routine, no special equipment or hard-to-find ingredients required. This is the kind of simple, stovetop classic worth keeping on repeat all winter long.
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Combine the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan. Add about 2 tbsp of the milk and whisk into a smooth paste with no dry lumps.
Pour in the remaining milk and the heavy cream, then set the saucepan over medium heat. Warm, whisking occasionally, until the mixture is steaming and small bubbles appear around the edges — about 4–5 minutes. Do not let it boil.
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