Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

Sep 1, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate in a ceramic mug

A creamy hot chocolate blended with salted caramel syrup for a rich and sweet flavor with a hint of salt.

Prep 5 min

Cook 5 min

Total 10 min

Servings 1

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Ingredients

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2.0 tbsp (14.0 g)unsweetened cocoa powder
2.0 tbsp (25.0 g)granulated sugar
10.0 fl oz (300.0 ml)whole milk
½ fl oz (15.0 ml)salted caramel syrup

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Instructions

Combine cocoa powder, sugar, and 2 fl oz (60 ml) of whole milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
Whisk continuously until smooth and the mixture is well combined.
Add the remaining 8 fl oz (240 ml) of milk and salted caramel syrup to the saucepan.
Heat the mixture until steaming, avoiding boiling.
Pour into a mug and serve immediately.

Tips

Use any caramel sauce or homemade salted caramel syrup if salted caramel syrup is unavailable. Stir frequently to prevent the cocoa from clumping.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make salted caramel hot chocolate?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make salted caramel hot chocolate ahead?

Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and rewarm gently on the stove; don't let it boil.

How do I make salted caramel hot chocolate dairy-free?

Use oat or almond milk in place of dairy milk, and dairy-free ice cream, yogurt or whipped topping where the recipe calls for them. Check packaged toppings and sauces for milk.

A creamy hot chocolate blended with salted caramel syrup for a rich and sweet flavor with a hint of salt.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

364 Calories / serving

12.2g Fat

60.0g Carbs

12.7g Protein

53.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~364 cal · 12g fat · 60g carbs · 13g protein · 53g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 364 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Walking uphill or incline treadmill 49 min·2.5 mi·~4900 steps
Moderate cycling 37 min·7.4 mi
Swimming laps 51 min
Jogging 36 min·3.0 mi·~5750 steps
Stair climbing 34 min·~3050 steps
Dancing 59 min
Bodyweight circuit training 37 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 85 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.