Hazelnut Hot Chocolate Copycat
Recreate the rich, creamy hazelnut hot chocolate from Swig’s Nutcracker at home with this easy recipe.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon hazelnut syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for topping
- Chocolate syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until hot but not boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in hazelnut syrup and vanilla extract.
- Pour into a mug.
- Top with whipped cream and drizzle with chocolate syrup.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk.
- Consider using Torani or Monin hazelnut syrup for best results.
- Other topping ideas include toasted hazelnuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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