Christmas Cocoa

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Cozy up this holiday season with a steaming mug of Christmas Cocoa, the ultimate festive drink that’s as comforting as it is indulgent. This creamy hot cocoa recipe combines a rich blend of milk, heavy cream, and semi-sweet chocolate for an irresistibly smooth base, enhanced with unsweetened cocoa powder for an extra chocolatey punch. Sweetened with a touch of sugar and infused with warm vanilla and a hint of cinnamon, every sip delivers a taste of holiday cheer. Top it off with whipped cream, fluffy mini marshmallows, and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes for a festive flair that will delight kids and adults alike. Ready in just 15 minutes, this Christmas Cocoa is perfect for cozy nights by the fire or as a sweet treat for holiday gatherings.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 5 min
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

10 items

• 4 cups Milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.3333 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 can (optional) Whipped cream
• 1 cup (optional) Mini marshmallows
• 2 tablespoons (optional) Crushed candy canes

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is warm but not boiling.

2. Whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder and granulated sugar until fully dissolved and smooth.

3. Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips to the saucepan and stir continuously until the chips have melted into the mixture, creating a rich and creamy base.

4. Stir in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon, ensuring they are evenly distributed.

5. Reduce the heat to low and let the cocoa simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent any scorching.

6. Remove the saucepan from the heat and ladle the cocoa into mugs.

7. Top each mug with whipped cream, mini marshmallows, and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes for a festive touch, if desired.

8. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy the warm, holiday flavors of Christmas Cocoa!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (438.6g)

Calories		828
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		57.0 g	73%
	Saturated Fat	35.1 g	175%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.9 g
Cholesterol		150 mg	50%
Sodium		149 mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate		72.4 g	26%
	Dietary Fiber	7.0 g	25%
	Total Sugars	56.6 g
Protein		14.0 g	28%
Vitamin D		4.0 mcg	20%
Calcium		336 mg	26%
Iron		1.8 mg	10%
Potassium		559 mg	12%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2050 cal (59.7%%)

Protein: 226 cal (6.6%%)

Carbs: 1159 cal (33.7%%)