Name: Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Whipped Cream – Adding a dollop or two to hot chocolate is not only fun, but adds great flavor.; Miniature Marshmallows – Again, adding marshmallows is not only fun, but adds amazing flavor to the hot chocolate.; Cocoa Powder – I love sprinkling a little bit cocoa powder over the whipped cream and marshmallows.; Cinnamon Sticks – This is another addition that adds a festive touch and they are useful for stirring your hot chocolate.; Spices – You can use allspice or cloves if you like them. We’re not huge fans.; 6 cups (1.4 L) chocolate milk; 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Biscoff spread or any brand of cookie butter; 3 teaspoons (15 ml) ground ginger; 2 teaspoons (10 ml) cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) nutmeg; 1/2 cup (120 ml) mini marshmallows; 4 cinnamon sticks for garnish and stirring; 4 mini gingerbread men for garnish and dunking

Description

Indulge in a cozy treat with our delicious Gingerbread Hot Chocolate recipe. Learn how to make this warm and comforting drink at home today!

Ingredients

Scale

Whipped Cream – Adding a dollop or two to hot chocolate is not only fun, but adds great flavor.
Miniature Marshmallows – Again, adding marshmallows is not only fun, but adds amazing flavor to the hot chocolate.
Cocoa Powder – I love sprinkling a little bit cocoa powder over the whipped cream and marshmallows.
Cinnamon Sticks – This is another addition that adds a festive touch and they are useful for stirring your hot chocolate.
Spices – You can use allspice or cloves if you like them. We’re not huge fans.
6 cups (1.4 L) chocolate milk
1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar
2 tablespoons (30 ml) Biscoff spread or any brand of cookie butter
3 teaspoons (15 ml) ground ginger
2 teaspoons (10 ml) cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) nutmeg
1/2 cup (120 ml) mini marshmallows
4 cinnamon sticks for garnish and stirring
4 mini gingerbread men for garnish and dunking

Instructions

Place the chocolate milk, unsweetened cocoa, brown sugar, cookie butter, ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg into a large pot.
Set the stove to medium heat and stir occasionally as you cook until both the sugar and cookie butter have fully melted. Avoid overcooking or bringing it to a boil to prevent scorching.
Continue heating until the mixture is steaming and thoroughly warmed, which should take around 5 minutes. A helpful tip is to use a ladle to sample a small amount to ensure the flavor and temperature are to your liking before taking it off the heat.
Afterward, take the pot off the stove and pour the hot chocolate into cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow space for extras like marshmallows.
To finish, add a layer of whipped cream, mini marshmallows, and a sprinkle of cocoa powder to each cup. Lastly, include a cinnamon stick for stirring and a mini gingerbread man for dipping.

Notes

For a more decadent flavor, try using dark chocolate milk instead of regular chocolate milk.
For a bolder spice kick, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of chili powder.
To elevate the gingerbread taste, drizzle caramel sauce or chocolate syrup over whipped cream and marshmallows.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Beverage
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 250
Fat: 8g
Protein: 5g

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