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Christmas Hot Chocolate (Grinch Hot Chocolate)
Christmas Hot Chocolate is a rich, creamy, chocolatey drink perfect for the holidays and totally irresistible for kids and adults alike. This Grinch Hot Chocolate, inspired by the beloved character from Dr. Seuss's classic tale, is a green-tinted beverage that you can easily make in minutes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 546 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 bag (10 oz) white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green Gel Food Coloring
- red sanding sugar for rim
Garnish
- mini marshmallows
- whipping cream
- red and green sprinkles
- Small heart candy
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine milk, evaporated milk and chocolate chips. Stir continuously over medium heat with a rubber spatula until fully melted.
- Remove from heat, add in vanilla and peppermint, continue to stir.
- Add 5-6 inches of food coloring (swoops in the motion of a capital N), stirring continuously until a solid, light green color forms. Add more food coloring until desired Grinch green color is met. Set aside.
- Run the rims of your mugs under clean water. Immediately dip the rims in a bed of small red crystal sprinkles, creating your red rim.
- Pour hot chocolate from pan into large, hot drinking pitcher to easily pour into glasses.
- Top with whipped topping and mini marshmallows. Garnish with sprinkles and one small heart candy per drink.
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Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate chips for the best flavor.
- Heat chocolate over medium-low to prevent overcooking the chocolate and scorching the milk.
- Stir constantly to ensure even melting and a smooth consistency.
- Add gel food coloring for best results. Start with a small amount and add until the desired shade of green is reached.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
546kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
220mg
(9%)
Potassium
717mg
(20%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
59g
(118%)
Vitamin A
603IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
575mg
(58%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 546
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 546kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 220mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 717mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 59g | 118% |
| Vitamin A | 603IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 575mg | 58% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.