Description
Enjoy a warm and festive Christmas Hot Chocolate with gingerbread spice. This cocoa is perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Gingerbread cookies, for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk together milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Heat over medium, stirring constantly, until the mixture is hot and the sugar is dissolved. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and whisk until frothy.
- Pour into mugs.
- Top with whipped cream and gingerbread cookies.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Use different types of milk, like almond or oat milk, for a dairy-free option.
- Add a shot of coffee liqueur for an adult version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg