Description

This creamy holiday spiced hot chocolate combines rich cocoa, warm spices, and silky milk for a festive winter treat. Perfect for cozy nights and holiday gatherings, it delivers Christmas in a cup.

Ingredients

Scale

4 cups whole milk or non-dairy alternative

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup sugar or sweetener of choice

1/2 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

pinch of ground cloves

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

pinch of salt

whipped cream or marshmallows for topping (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.

3. Slowly add the cocoa mixture to the hot milk, whisking constantly to remove lumps.

4. Add chocolate chips and continue whisking until melted and the mixture is smooth and frothy.

5. Stir in vanilla extract and simmer for one minute to develop flavor.

6. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows, then sprinkle with cinnamon or chocolate shavings if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: drink
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mug
Calories: 300
Sugar: 30
Sodium: 150
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 7
Unsaturated Fat: 4
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 40
Fiber: 3
Protein: 8
Cholesterol: 20

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