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Easy Cream Christmas Hot Chocolate

A rich, ultra-creamy Christmas hot chocolate made with real chocolate, heavy cream, and festive flavors—perfect for cozy winter nights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 mugs
Course: Dessert, Drink
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Hot Chocolate
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • whipped cream for topping
  • mini marshmallows optional
  • candy cane optional garnish

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Heat-safe mugs

Method
 

  1. Heat milk and heavy cream in a saucepan until steaming but not boiling.
  2. Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until dissolved.
  3. Add chocolate chips and stir until fully melted and creamy.
  4. Reduce heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or candy cane.

Notes

Add peppermint extract for a festive twist.