Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

The perfect winter treat! The rich flavor of chocolate meet the sweet and salty flavors of salted caramel for one unforgettable and comforting drink.

Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients:

•     2 cups milk , preferably whole
•     1/4 - 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips (I recommend Ghirardelli)*
•     1/2 cup caramel sauce , recipe link follows
•     Sweetened whipped cream or vanilla marshmallows
•     Grated chocolate for garnish , optional
•     Caramel Sauce , recipe below

Directions :

1. Prepare caramel sauce according to directions listed and allow to cool slightly. Heat milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once milk is warm, stir in chocolate chips and caramel, and cook whisking constantly until chocolate has melted. Allow to cool slightly and serve warm topped, topped with sweetened whipped cream or miniature marshmallows, drizzle each serving with 1 Tbsp caramel sauce and garnish with grated chocolate if desired.
2. For a richer hot chocolate, you can use up to 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips and mix in more caramel sauce as well if desired.