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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!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 222 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: North American

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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  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

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

% 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.