Christmas Morning Hot Chocolate
Start your holiday festivities with the ultimate indulgence: Christmas Morning Hot Chocolate, a velvety, rich, and perfectly spiced beverage that exudes the warmth of the season. Made with a luxurious blend of whole milk, heavy cream, and melted semi-sweet chocolate chips, this decadent hot chocolate is sweetened with granulated sugar and elevated with a hint of vanilla and cocoa powder for depth. Topped with fluffy whipped cream, mini marshmallows, and a crunchy sprinkle of crushed peppermint candies, it’s a festive treat that’ll delight kids and adults alike. Ready in just 15 minutes, this creamy, chocolatey masterpiece is the perfect way to kick off your Christmas morning or unwind after a long day of holiday cheer. Whether you’re sipping it by the fire or pairing it with your favorite holiday pastries, this homemade hot cocoa recipe is destined to become a family tradition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 as needed whipped cream
- 1 as needed mini marshmallows
- 1 as needed crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, and granulated sugar.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk frequently until the mixture is warm, but not boiling.
Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips to the saucepan and whisk continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.
Reduce the heat to low and allow the hot chocolate to gently simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the saucepan from heat and ladle the hot chocolate into mugs.
Top each mug with a generous dollop of whipped cream, a handful of mini marshmallows, and a sprinkling of crushed peppermint candies for festive flair.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Christmas Morning Hot Chocolate!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2393 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.8 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.4 g | 482% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 362 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 611 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.9 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 168.6 g | ||
| Protein | 45.6 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.8 mcg | 54% | |
| Calcium | 1217 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1642 mg | 35% | |
*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.
