Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
Embrace the warmth and comfort of the holiday season with a cup of Gingerbread Hot Chocolate. This cozy beverage combines hot chocolate's rich creaminess with gingerbread's comforting flavors.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 262kcal
Cost: $4.19
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- medium saucepan
- whisk
Ingredients
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 Tablespoons molasses
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 cups whole milk or 2% if you like
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
TOPPINGS:
- Whipped cream
- Cinnamon for dusting
- Marshmallows
- Gingerbread cookies
- Meringue cookies
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together brown sugar, cocoa, molasses, spices, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in the milk.
- Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Serve with toppings of your choice, all optional.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 617mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 401IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 355mg | Iron: 2mg