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Prepare the salted caramel sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Once dissolved, stop stirring and let it simmer until it turns a deep amber color, about 5-8 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.

Remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully and slowly pour in the warmed heavy cream while whisking constantly. The mixture will bubble vigorously. Add the butter pieces and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, whisking until smooth and fully combined. Set aside to cool slightly.

Prepare the hot chocolate: In a separate large saucepan, whisk together the whole milk, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt over medium heat. Heat until steaming and small bubbles form around the edges, but do not boil.

Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the dark chocolate chips and vanilla extract. Whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and the hot chocolate is smooth and well combined.

To serve, pour the hot chocolate into mugs. Drizzle generously with the prepared salted caramel sauce. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired. Serve immediately.


Prepare the salted caramel sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Once dissolved, stop stirring and let it simmer until it turns a deep amber color, about 5-8 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.

Remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully and slowly pour in the warmed heavy cream while whisking constantly. The mixture will bubble vigorously. Add the butter pieces and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, whisking until smooth and fully combined. Set aside to cool slightly.

Prepare the hot chocolate: In a separate large saucepan, whisk together the whole milk, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt over medium heat. Heat until steaming and small bubbles form around the edges, but do not boil.

Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the dark chocolate chips and vanilla extract. Whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and the hot chocolate is smooth and well combined.

To serve, pour the hot chocolate into mugs. Drizzle generously with the prepared salted caramel sauce. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired. Serve immediately.
