Christmas Cocoa
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.
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Ingredients
- 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
Directions
Step 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.
Step 2
Whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder and granulated sugar until fully dissolved and smooth.
Step 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.
Step 4
Stir in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and let the cocoa simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent any scorching.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat and ladle the cocoa into mugs.
Step 7
Top each mug with whipped cream, mini marshmallows, and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes for a festive touch, if desired.
Step 8
Serve immediately while hot and enjoy the warm, holiday flavors of Christmas Cocoa!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1753.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3213.7 |
| Total Fat 216.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 133.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g | |
| Cholesterol 592.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 566.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 291.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 229.0g | |
| Protein 56.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 579.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1460.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2664.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories