Christmas Hot Chocolate Recipe

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5.0

66 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    222 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    North American

Christmas Hot Chocolate Recipe

Spread festive cheer this holiday season with this decadent Christmas hot chocolate recipe. Made from scratch, this rich and creamy cocoa delight will add a sprinkle of holiday magic to your seasonal gathering. Savor the spirit of Christmas in every warm sip!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ½ ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ ¼ cup granulated sugar more to taste
  • 4 4 cups whole milk see notes
  • 1 1 teaspoon vanilla

Christmas Hot Chocolate Add-Ins

  • Peppermint Kahlua, Bailey's Irish Cream, Chocolate liqueur, or Amaretto

Christmas Hot Chocolate Toppings

  • Whipped cream, Christmas marshmallows, red and green sprinkles, and/or crushed candy canes
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Instructions

  1. Add the cocoa powder and sugar to a small pot over medium heat. Add a splash of the milk and whisk until it dissolves.
  2. Add the remaining milk and the vanilla and bring it to a gentle simmer.
  3. Divide the hot chocolate into 4 mugs. If you'd like to spike the hot chocolate, add one ounce of one of the add-ins. Top with any of the Christmas hot chocolate toppings.

Notes

  • For an extra rich treat, use 3 cups whole milk + 1 cup whipping cream.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 drink Calories 222kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 95mg (4%) Potassium 531mg (15%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 395IU (8%) Calcium 314mg (31%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 222 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 drink
Calories 222kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 95mg 4%
Potassium 531mg 11%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin A 395IU 8%
Calcium 314mg 31%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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