Warm up with the ultimate hot chocolate recipe 

Make this yummy hot chocolate for the whole family and let everyone decorate theirs with their favourite sweeties

Hot chocolate especially for The Toy Show

Serves 4 adults or 2 adults and 4 children

Ingredients

• 800ml milk
• 4 tsp cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp caster sugar
• 100g milk chocolate
• 50g dark chocolate (if you are making grown-up hot chocolates, you might like to go for all dark chocolate)

For the adults:

• 25ml each of whiskey, brandy or rum

To decorate:

• Marshmallows
• Whipped cream
• Flakes

Method

Stir all the ingredients together over a low to medium heat until combined and the chocolate has melted.

Cook over a low heat for five minutes, stirring all the time. 

Pour into four or six mugs, top with whipped cream, and invite the family to decorate their own with their favourite chocolate or sweets.