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!
Ingredients
½ cupunsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cupgranulated sugar, more to taste
4cupswhole milk, see notes
1teaspoonvanilla
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
Add the cocoa powder and sugar to a small pot over medium heat. Add a splash of the milk and whisk until it dissolves.
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ¼ cup granulated sugar
Add the remaining milk and the vanilla and bring it to a gentle simmer.
4 cups whole milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla
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.
Peppermint Kahlua, Bailey's Irish Cream, Chocolate liqueur, or Amaretto, Whipped cream, Christmas marshmallows, red and green sprinkles, and/or crushed candy canes
Notes
For an extra rich treat, use 3 cups whole milk + 1 cup whipping cream.