Irresistible Gingerbread Hot Cocoa
Family Fun, Outdoor Living
Nothing says Christmas in a cup like a mug of gingerbread hot cocoa. As Erika, the creator of this sumptuous beverage who runs the blog The Hopeless Housewife says, this drink is like “drinking a chocolate gingerbread cookie.”
Creamy, chocolatey, and absolutely decadent, this is the perfect drink to warm up with while curled up under a blanket by the fireplace on a cold wintry night. Treat your friends and family to something new and delicious this holiday season, and give this recipe a try!
Servings:
4 servings
Preparation and Cook Time:
8 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 C milk (any kind)
- ½ C cocoa powder
- ¼ C brown sugar
- ¼ C white sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp allspice
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- Whipped cream
How to Make Gingerbread Hot Cocoa
- Heat milk in a medium saucepan over low heat.
- While the milk is being warmed, combine your favorite cocoa powder with the brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and ginger in a small bowl.
- Whisk the milk until it is hot, taking care not to overheat or scald it.
- Pour the cocoa into each mug and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Quick Notes
Serve this drink with miniature gingerbread men to make it even more fun and festive.
You can sprinkle nutmeg on top instead of cinnamon.
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