Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
A warm and spiced gingerbread hot chocolate perfect for the holidays. This recipe is easy to make on the stovetop and can be customized with your favorite milk.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 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 medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, cocoa powder, sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it is hot but not boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs.
- Top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or crumbled gingerbread cookies, if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk.
- Adjust the spices to your preference.
- This recipe can easily be scaled up for a crowd.
- Serve with a Christmas cookie board for a festive treat.
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: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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