Christmas Hot Chocolate Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
222 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
North American
Christmas Hot Chocolate Recipe
Description
Starting with a base of cocoa powder and granulated sugar, this Christmas Hot Chocolate is prepared by dissolving the dry ingredients in a small amount of milk over medium heat. The rest of the milk and vanilla are then added and gently simmered, creating a smooth and creamy drink. The recipe yields four servings carefully portioned into mugs.
The drink can be spiked with liqueurs such as Peppermint Kahlua or Bailey's Irish Cream for a festive twist. Various seasonal toppings like themed marshmallows, red and green sprinkles, crushed candy canes, and whipped cream provide customizable sweetness and texture enhancements, fitting the holiday spirit.
For a richer texture, a note suggests substituting part of the milk with whipping cream, which intensifies the creaminess without altering the fundamental preparation.
Ingredients
- ½ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar more to taste
- 4 cups milk see notes, whole
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Christmas Hot Chocolate Add-Ins
- Peppermint Kahlua or Bailey's Irish Cream, Chocolate liqueur, or Amaretto
Christmas Hot Chocolate Toppings
- Whipped Cream and/or
- Christmas marshmallows
- red and green sprinkles
- crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Add the cocoa powder and sugar to a small pot over medium heat. Add a splash of the milk and whisk until it dissolves.
- Add the remaining milk and the vanilla and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- 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 a richer hot chocolate, replace 1 cup of milk with whipping cream, using 3 cups whole milk plus 1 cup cream total.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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