Candy Bar Hot Chocolate
Indulge in the ultimate treat with Candy Bar Hot Chocolate, a luscious and creamy drink that transforms your favorite candy bars into a decadent, warming cup of joy. This rich hot chocolate recipe combines milk, heavy cream, and melted candy bars for a velvety base, enhanced with unsweetened cocoa powder and a hint of vanilla for a perfectly balanced sweetness. Topped with fluffy whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings or crushed candy, it’s an irresistible dessert drink that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for cozy nights, holiday treats, or satisfying your chocolate cravings, this recipe is easy to customize with your candy bar of choice for a truly personal indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Milk
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 4 oz Candy bars (your choice, chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- Chocolate shavings or crushed candy (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream over medium heat. Heat the mixture until it is warm but not boiling, stirring occasionally.
Add the chopped candy bars to the saucepan and stir continuously until they are fully melted and combined with the milk and cream.
Whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder and granulated sugar until fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream, if desired.
Garnish with chocolate shavings or crushed candy for an extra touch of sweetness and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1389 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 86.4 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.1 g | 246% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 185 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 467 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.1 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 110.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.9 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 728 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1150 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
