Christmas Hot Chocolate
Festive, rich, and silky-smooth Christmas Hot Chocolate made with cocoa and real chopped chocolate. It's ready in just 10 minutes and perfect for Christmas morning and hot cocoa bars. Top with marshmallows, whipped cream, and sprinkles for a cozy, holiday-worthy beverage.
Servings: 4
Calories: 465kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup half-and-half
- ¼ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the milk, half-and-half, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt to a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir often. As soon as the milk is steaming and tiny bubbles appear along the edges of the saucepan, remove from the heat — about 5-8 minutes.
- Add the chopped chocolate and stir until smooth and completely melted. Add the vanilla and stir once more.
- Pour into mugs and add any desired toppings. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 599mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 315mg | Iron: 3mg