Hot Malted Chocolate

Here, malted milk powder adds a nice touch to a yummy favorite.

—CHRISTY MEINECKE MANSFIELD, TX



START TO FINISH: 20 MIN. • MAKES: 5 SERVINGS


4 cups 2% milk

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1/2 cup sugar

1 cup milk chocolate chips

1/3 cup malted milk powder

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1. In a saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar; beat until soft peaks form.

2. Whisk chocolate chips and milk powder into milk until chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat; whisk in vanilla. Pour into mugs. Spoon whipped cream over the top.