Black Hot Chocolate Mug

Chocolate stoneware, wheel thrown and assembled, hand painted, cone 6 fired, 4 x 6 x 4.5 inches.

Recipe: Homemade Hot Chocolate

INGREDIENTS:

Cocoa powder – be sure it’s unsweetened

Sugar – add granulated sugar to your desired sweetness

Chocolate – melt in semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips, chunks, or shavings for a rich chocolate flavor

Milk – we use whole milk for a creamier consistency, and it incorporates chocolate better than skim milk

Vanilla extract

PROCESS:

In a saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cocoa powder. Add milk, chocolate chunks, and vanilla. Place over medium heat until steaming, whisking constantly to avoid burning the chocolate. Cool to desired serving temperature and serve with your favorite toppings.