Hot Cocoa with Floating Eyeballs
Transform your next Halloween gathering into a spooktacular event with this hauntingly delicious Hot Cocoa with Floating Eyeballs! This rich and creamy hot chocolate is made from scratch with velvety whole milk, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a hint of vanilla for the ultimate cozy indulgence. The real fun begins with the floating marshmallow "eyeballs," created by adorning fluffy marshmallows with mini candy eyes for a playful, eerie twist. Perfect for both kids and adults, this easy-to-make treat can be whipped up in just 20 minutes and served with optional whipped cream for an extra decadent finish. Whether you're hosting a Halloween party or enjoying a chilly fall night by the fire, this festive drink is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 pieces large marshmallows
- 16 pieces mini candy eyeballs
- optional whipped cream
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, and granulated sugar.
Heat over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the mixture is warm and the sugar has dissolved.
Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips to the warm milk mixture and whisk constantly until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
Stir in the vanilla extract and remove the saucepan from heat.
Pour the hot cocoa into four serving mugs and set aside.
To prepare the 'floating eyeballs,' lay the large marshmallows flat and gently press two mini candy eyeballs onto each marshmallow. The stickiness of the marshmallow should hold the candy in place.
Place two 'eyeball' marshmallows on the surface of each mug of hot cocoa, allowing them to float.
If desired, top the cocoa with dollops of whipped cream before adding the marshmallow eyeballs for an extra festive touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy the spooktacular treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2091 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.8 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.4 g | 242% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 122 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 413 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 330.1 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 273.1 g | ||
| Protein | 46.4 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.8 mcg | 54% | |
| Calcium | 1217 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1650 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.
