Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
A rich and spiced hot chocolate perfect for the holidays, made with real gingerbread flavors. Easily scalable for a crowd and adaptable for dairy or non-dairy milk.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, marshmallows, gingerbread cookies
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it is hot and steaming but not boiling. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour into mugs.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk or a creamy non-dairy milk like oat or coconut milk.
- Adjust the spices to your preference. Add a pinch of black pepper for a little kick.
- To serve a crowd, double or triple the recipe in a slow cooker set to warm.
- Garnish with whipped cream, marshmallows, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a mini gingerbread cookie.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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