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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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
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, and granulated sugar.
Step 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk frequently until the mixture is warm, but not boiling.
Step 3
Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips to the saucepan and whisk continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Step 4
Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and allow the hot chocolate to gently simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from heat and ladle the hot chocolate into mugs.
Step 7
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.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your Christmas Morning Hot Chocolate!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1449.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2392.9 |
| Total Fat 159.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 96.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g | |
| Cholesterol 362.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 611.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 203.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 168.6g | |
| Protein 45.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 432.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1217.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1641.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories