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A glass mug filled with hot chocolate, topped with whipped cream, and drizzled with caramel sauce.

Starbucks Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Recipe

5 from 3 votes
Our copycat Starbucks Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate features a delicious combination of hazelnut, caramel, and chocolate.
Serving4 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup cocoa
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 4 cups milk
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Hazelnut Syrup
  • 3 Tablespoons caramel sauce + extra for topping
  • whipped cream for topping

Equipment

Instructions

  • In a pot over medium heat, mix sugar, cocoa, and water and bring to a boil.
  • Add in milk, vanilla, and salt and heat until warm.
  • Mix in hazelnut and caramel sauce.
  • Serve topped with whipped cream, caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt. Enjoy.

Notes

Make sure to not overheat your hot chocolate on the stove, especially with the milk in. Continue to stir or whisk. 

Nutrition

Calories: 316 kcal · Carbohydrates: 50 g · Protein: 9 g · Fat: 9 g · Saturated Fat: 5 g · Cholesterol: 25 mg · Sodium: 742 mg · Potassium: 419 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 39 g · Vitamin A: 409 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 292 mg · Iron: 1 mg
Cuisine: American
Cost: $10
Author: Steph Loaiza
Course: Beverage