Description
This Gingerbread Hot Chocolate is a cozy, rich beverage blending warm ginger spices with creamy chocolate, making it the perfect treat for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Chocolate Base
- 3 cups milk
- 2 tbsp. cocoa powder
- ¼ cup milk chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
- ½ tbsp. molasses
- 1 ½ tsp. ground ginger
- ¼ tsp. nutmeg
Toppings (Optional)
- Whipped cream for topping
- A sprinkle of nutmeg for topping (optional)
- Gingerbread cookies for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium or small saucepan, combine the cocoa powder, milk chocolate chips, sugar, molasses, ground ginger, nutmeg, and milk.
- Heat Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk occasionally until the chocolate chips have melted completely and the mixture is steaming hot but not boiling.
- Serve: Pour the hot chocolate into two mugs. Top each with whipped cream, a sprinkle of nutmeg, and a gingerbread cookie if desired for extra holiday flair.
Notes
- This creamy Gingerbread Hot Chocolate is perfect for warming up on chilly days with its combination of spicy ginger and rich chocolate.
- You can substitute milk chocolate chips with dark chocolate chips for a less sweet version.
- Use any milk variety you prefer, such as whole milk for creaminess or a plant-based milk to make it dairy-free.
- Adjust the ginger and nutmeg according to your spice preference for a milder or stronger gingerbread flavor.
- Gingerbread cookies add a festive touch and extra texture to the drink.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 449 kcal
- Sugar: 49 g
- Sodium: 145 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 44 mg
