Candy Bar Hot Chocolate

Candy Bar Hot Chocolate

Published October 13, 2026

Chopped milk chocolate, caramel, mint or peanut butter candy bars melted into hot milk for a rich flavored cocoa.

Nougat and caramel bars won't melt completely; pour through a strainer for a smooth cup. Pick one flavor per batch; mixing candies can taste muddy.

Keep the heat low and whisk constantly so the milk doesn't scorch. Top with extra chopped candy or marshmallows.

Cook time
11 min
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Ingredients

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Measurement units
  • 2 cup whole milk
  • ¾ cup chopped candy bars (about 7 fun-size bars)
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ¼ cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

Heat the milk
Warm whole milk (2 cup) in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming, not boiling.
Equipment: small saucepan
Melt the candy
Add chopped candy bars (¾ cup) and whisk constantly until melted and smooth.
Whisk in vanilla extract (¼ tsp) and salt (1 pinch).
Equipment: whisk
Serve
Pour into two mugs and top with mini marshmallows (¼ cup), if using.
Equipment: mugs

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