Christmas Hot Chocolate

This Christmas hot chocolate is extra creamy homemade hot cocoa made with three types of chocolate. It's the ultimate drink for a holiday party or to serve on Christmas morning.

Course Drink

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 404kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

4 cups whole milk
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
¼ cup milk chocolate chips
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
garnishes such as marshmallows, whipped cream and Christmas sprinkles

Instructions

Place the milk, cocoa powder and sugar in a medium pot.
Cook over medium low heat for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally, until the mixture is warm and the cocoa and sugar are thoroughly incorporated. You want the milk to be at a light simmer, but do not boil it.
Add the milk chocolate and semisweet chocolate, then cook for another 3-4 minutes, whisking continuously.
After the chocolate has fully melted into the milk, add the vanilla extract. Cook for 1 minute.
Serve the hot chocolate in mugs topped with whatever garnishes you like.

Notes

Use a high quality brand of chocolate chips for the best results. I prefer Guittard and Ghirardelli.
It’s very important to make sure the mixture does not boil, as this could cause curdling or separation.

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