Ingredients
6 cups chocolate milk (or regular 2% milk, almond, cashew, soy, or oat milk for non-dairy options)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (high quality recommended)
1/4 cup brown sugar (can substitute with granulated white sugar)
2 tablespoons cookie butter
3 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
gingerbread syrup
pure maple syrup
molasses
honey
vanilla extract
whipped cream
miniature marshmallows
extra cocoa powder
cinnamon sticks
mini gingerbread men
additional spices (such as allspice or cloves)
Instructions
1-First Steps: Combining and Heating Begin by mixing 6 cups of chocolate milk with 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons cookie butter, 3 teaspoons ground ginger, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg in a large saucepan. Heat this over medium heat, stirring now and then to dissolve the sugar and cookie butter fully.
Warm the mixture for around 5 minutes, but keep an eye on it so it doesnβt boil or scald that could mess up the flavors. Once itβs hot and steamy, youβre almost there!
2-Finishing and Serving: Take the saucepan off the heat and pour the mixture into mugs, filling each one about three-quarters full to leave room for toppings. Add whipped cream, miniature marshmallows, and a sprinkle of extra cocoa powder on top for that extra touch.
Donβt forget a cinnamon stick for stirring and a mini gingerbread man as a fun garnish. Serve it right away to enjoy the best taste and warmth. For more ideas on seasonal drinks, check out our best winter recipes for even more cozy inspirations.
Last Step:
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π₯ Chocolate milk provides a richer flavor, but regular or plant-based milk works well.
π« Use high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder for the best taste.
π₯ Avoid boiling to prevent burning or scalding the hot chocolate.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 456
- Sugar: 55 g
- Sodium: 236 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 69 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
