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!
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
- 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.
Serving: 1 drink, Calories: 222kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 29mg, Sodium: 95mg, Potassium: 531mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 25g, Vitamin A: 395IU, Calcium: 314mg, Iron: 2mg