Cocoa Cottage Hot Chocolate
Indulge in the ultimate comfort with Cocoa Cottage Hot Chocolate, a rich and velvety twist on the classic winter favorite. This decadent recipe combines whole milk, heavy cream, and semi-sweet chocolate chips for a luxuriously creamy base, while a hint of ground cinnamon adds a warm, spicy depth. Whisked together with unsweetened cocoa powder and sweetened to perfection, this made-from-scratch hot cocoa is the perfect treat to cozy up with on chilly days. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s topped with optional whipped cream, marshmallows, or a sprinkle of chocolate shavings for an irresistible finish. Ideal for serving four, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a café-worthy sipping experience that’s sure to delight the entire family.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
- marshmallows (optional, for garnish)
- mini chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium-low heat until the mixture is steaming but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
Whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon until fully dissolved and smooth.
Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and stir constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is rich and creamy, about 3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the vanilla extract. Taste the hot chocolate and adjust sweetness, if desired, by adding more sugar to taste.
Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or mini chocolate shavings for garnish, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your cozy Cocoa Cottage Hot Chocolate!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2111 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.9 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.9 g | 424% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 343 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 384 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.0 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.0 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 139.6 g | ||
| Protein | 42.7 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.1 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 997 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 2039 mg | 43% | |
*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.
