Description
A comforting and sophisticated hot chocolate, blending the nostalgic warmth of gingerbread spices with rich cocoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk or milk of your choice
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp molasses
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
- Cinnamon or nutmeg for sprinkling (for garnish)
- Crushed gingerbread cookies (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the unsweetened cocoa powder, brown sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream until smooth. Stir in the molasses.
- Place the saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking frequently. Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and continue whisking until the chocolate chips are fully melted, and the hot chocolate is steaming and hot throughout (do not allow it to boil vigorously).
- Remove from heat and pour into individual mugs. Garnish generously with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg, and crushed gingerbread cookies. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg