Gingerbread Hot Chocolate is Christmas in a cup—like sipping a chocolate gingerbread cookie. Light the fire, play holiday music, and pour a mug of this cozy gingerbread hot chocolate while you decorate cookies or hang ornaments.
Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
Homemade hot chocolate far surpasses instant mixes, and the warm gingerbread spices in this recipe make it a holiday favorite. Rich cocoa combined with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice creates a drink that tastes like the season in a mug—perfect for sharing or enjoying by the twinkling tree.
Ingredients:
- Whole milk (or oat milk)
- Cocoa powder
- Brown sugar (packed)
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground ginger
- Ground nutmeg
- Ground allspice
- Pinch of salt
- Marshmallows for serving
Homemade Hot Chocolate
Combine the ingredients in a saucepan and warm gently over medium heat. Milk scalds easily, so whisk frequently as it heats to keep the mixture smooth and prevent sticking.
Using a whisk helps blend the cocoa, sugar, and spices into the milk, releasing the cozy aromas of gingerbread into your kitchen. Keep the pot on medium heat and whisk often so the cocoa dissolves evenly and the spices distribute well.
Bring the mixture just to a gentle simmer while continuing to whisk. Take this time to get cozy—turn on a holiday movie, dim the lights, and settle under a blanket. The fragrance of cinnamon and ginger will make your space feel festive.
Remove the pot from the heat and ladle the hot chocolate into mugs. Top with marshmallows or whipped cream, and add a gingerbread cookie, chocolate shavings, or a candy cane for a festive touch. This warm, spiced cocoa is also ideal for a hot chocolate bar or a dessert board during holiday gatherings.
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- Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
- Kitchen Sink Christmas Cookies
- M&M Christmas Tree Cookies
- Red Velvet Cookie Bars
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Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
Equipment
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Large pot
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Measuring spoons
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Measuring cup
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Ladle
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk (or oat milk)
- 5 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoons ground ginger
- ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoons ground allspice
- Pinch of salt
- Marshmallows for serving
Instructions
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In a medium pot, add all the ingredients.
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Whisk to combine, then place the pot over medium heat.
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Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer while whisking regularly to prevent scorching.
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Remove from heat and serve immediately with marshmallows or whipped cream.