Description

This Santa’s Christmas Hot Chocolate is a rich, creamy holiday treat made with whole milk, heavy cream, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Enhanced with cocoa powder and a touch of vanilla, it’s the perfect warm beverage to enjoy by the fire or alongside holiday cookies. Festive toppings like whipped cream, crushed peppermint, and mini marshmallows add a joyful seasonal flair.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Toppings (optional but festive)

Whipped cream
Crushed peppermint candies
Mini marshmallows
Red and green sprinkles
Chocolate shavings
Candy canes

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Instructions

Warm the milk mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Whisk continuously until the mixture is heated through and smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Melt the chocolate: Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips to the warm milk mixture. Stir constantly until the chocolate chips have melted completely, creating a rich and creamy hot chocolate.
Finish with vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor and aroma of the hot chocolate.
Serve with toppings: Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with your choice of festive toppings such as whipped cream, crushed peppermint candies, mini marshmallows, red and green sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or candy canes for a seasonal touch. Serve immediately to enjoy warm.

Notes

For an extra indulgent treat, substitute part of the whole milk with chocolate milk for enhanced chocolate flavor.
Add a splash of peppermint or cinnamon extract for a unique holiday twist.
This hot chocolate pairs perfectly with Santa’s cookies or as a cozy evening drink on chilly winter nights.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Drinks
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American