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Love Starbucks but not the price? Learn how to make Starbucks Hot Chocolate Recipe at home that tastes rich and decadent.

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Today I’m showing you how to make Hot Chocolate Starbucks Recipe. Yes, this easy copycat recipe tastes just like the one you can snag at Starbucks. But you can make it at home and save a ton of money.

You can make a ton of hot chocolate for the entire family and save a money over that expensive per cup price. Plus, I just love being able to enjoy it at home anytime I want.

We love making Homemade Drink Recipes it is a great way to make it just the way you want it. Make sure to check out Christmas Hot Chocolate or Grinch Hot Chocolate for the perfect holiday drink.

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Ingredients:

  • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • Sugar
  • Water
  • Milk
  • Vanilla extract or vanilla syrup

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Substitutions and Variations:

  • Milk – Feel free to use any type of milk to make this recipe. You can use skim milk, coconut milk or almond milk.
  • Syrup – Substitute the vanilla syrup for peppermint syrup or peppermint extract for the perfect holiday drink.

Step by Step Instructions:

Combining the water, cocoa and sugar in a microwave safe bowl

Step 1 – Add the water, cocoa and sugar into a microwave safe container. Then you will take the microwave safe bowl and heat for approximately 40 seconds or until warm.

Mixing together in a microwave safe bowl

Step 2 – Next, mix mix well to create the chocolate syrup.

Adding milk to the chocolate mixture

Step 3 – Then add the milk and vanilla and stir well.

Heating chocolate mixture and topping with chocolate chips and whipped cream

Step 4 – Put this in the microwave for about 40 to 60 seconds or until hot. Finally, serve and enjoy. It is delicious with whipped cream and chocolate chips or syrup on top.

Topping Ideas –

  • Homemade Caramel Sauce. This is delicious drizzled on top.
  • Chocolate Syrup. Chocolate fans will love even more chocolate on top. You can also top with white chocolate sauce or white chocolate mocha sauce.
  • Homemade Whipped Cream. Just a dollop on top makes it even better.
  • Sprinkles – Add you favorite sprinkles for a delicious flavor and color.
  • Candy Canes or Peppermint Sticks. You can also crush candy canes to sprinkle on top.
  • Marshmallows. Try mini or regular size. Another idea to try is different flavors of marshmallows. You can also find seasonal shapes such as hearts and Christmas trees.
  • Chocolate Chips. Try using an assortment. I like to use milk chocolate and white chocolate chips. Dark chocolate is also tasty.

Make Hot Chocolate Bar:

We love to set up a hot chocolate bar and everyone can choose their favorite toppings when you are serving a crowd. Hot cocoa topped with whipped cream is always a popular choice.

We have blast serving hot chocolate and you will too. This is a delicious copycat recipe and so easy to make.  Give it a try and let us know how it turns out for you.

It is so creamy and delicious for a real treat any day of the week.

How to Store Leftovers:

This recipe is great served immediately after preparing. But if you have leftovers, store in the fridge then reheat in the microwave.

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We love hearing from you. If you make this Copycat Starbucks Hot Chocolate Recipe, please leave us a comment.

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Hot Chocolate Starbucks CopyCat Recipe

4.89 from 26 votes
Try this Hot Chocolate Starbucks copy cat recipe – it states just like the hot chocolate you can buy at Starbucks! Make this Hot Chocolate Starbucks recipe.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2
Cuisine American
Course Drinks
Calories 170
Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1½ cup milk (any kind will do)
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla
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Instructions

  • Add water, cocoa and sugar into a microwave safe bowl and heat for approximately 40 seconds or until warm.
  • Mix well to create the chocolate syrup.
  • Add milk and vanilla and stir well.
  • Heat in the microwave for about 60 seconds or until hot.
  • Serve with whipped cream and chocolate chips or syrup on top.

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Recipe Notes

Save yourself some money and make this copycat recipe at home!

Nutrition Facts

Calories 170kcal, Carbohydrates 23g, Protein 6g, Fat 6g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 18mg, Sodium 81mg, Potassium 317mg, Fiber 1g, Sugar 21g, Vitamin A 295IU, Calcium 213mg, Iron 0.7mg

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Hi, I’m Carrie. Welcome to Eating on a Dime!

I’m on a mission to help you cook delicious meals without busting your budget. Together we are going to cook real food… for real families!

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Comments

  1. Carrie Barnard says:

    That is awesome!

  2. Diane “Dee” M Zimmermann says:

    5 stars
    This is great. Heated 90 seconds not 60 and I topped it with cinnamon/pumpkin/cream cheese whipped cream.

  3. Carrie says:

    Oh that sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing!

  4. Leiann Lynn Rose Spontaneo says:

    5 stars
    Hello Carrie and the crew!
    I do have a trick for this recipe… Instead of preparing with unsweetened cocoa, I simply mix Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate and a packet of Sweet n Low, in a cup of coffee! Way, way, cheaper than Starbucks!

  5. Erika says:

    5 stars
    This is our go to hot chocolate now. Better than any mix out there.

  6. Jason says:

    5 stars
    Looks so yum! Wow! This is really a great blog. Thanks you.

  7. Anthony Allen says:

    5 stars
    Wow. This looks amazing!
    I also love you continued your tradition with your children

  8. Carrie says:

    You’re welcome!

  9. Sd J says:

    Thanks for creating a printable version.

  10. Gianni says:

    4 stars
    I think it’s too much water. It’s super liquidy & doesn’t look like syrup at all.

    Tastes okay though!

  11. Carrie says:

    You could add in crushed peppermints when you are cooking it. That would be delicious!

  12. Cindy says:

    Any idea on how to make it a peppermint hot chocolate?