Deliciously Cozy Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
There is something so comforting about a warm drink on a cold day, and this Gingerbread Hot Chocolate is next level. It is sweet and creamy with a hint of ginger and spice, and it is guaranteed to warm you up in no time at all.
Most people love hot chocolate. A creamy, warm beverage topped with whipped cream can be a real treat on a cold day. But what if you took it to a whole new level?
This gingerbread hot chocolate is the perfect option. Rich with chocolate flavors, the ground ginger, and nutmeg spices elevate and perfectly balance the sweetness.
Top with whipped cream and finish off with a gingerbread cookie, and you have a wonderful drink everyone will love.
I love a good hot chocolate, don’t get me wrong, but this homemade gingerbread version is a flavor combination you are going to have to try. You can thank me later.
If you want to make this cozy gingerbread hot chocolate at home, here is everything you need to know.
Ingredients Needed
- Milk
- Cocoa powder
- Milk chocolate chips
- Granulated sugar
- Molasses
- Ground ginger
- Nutmeg
- Whipped cream for the topping
- A sprinkle of nutmeg for topping, optional
- Gingerbread cookies for topping, optional
Variations
- If you love changing up the flavors of hot chocolate, why not add a shot of espresso and enjoy a mocha-like drink instead?
- Let the hot chocolate go cold and enjoy it as a cold drink served over ice instead.
- You could use white chocolate instead of milk chocolate for a sweeter version of this hot chocolate drink.
- You can use a hot chocolate mixture instead of chocolate chips if you need a substitute.
How to make the Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
Combine the cocoa powder, chocolate chips, sugar, molasses, ginger, nutmeg, and milk in a medium saucepan.
Heat the ingredients over medium-high heat, whisking occasionally, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is steamy and combined.
Pour into two mugs and top with whipped cream, a gingerbread cookie, or a sprinkle of nutmeg. And enjoy!
Recipe Pro Tips
- Don’t overheat the mixture, or try to boil it too quickly. It will cause the milk to curdle, and you will end up with a bitter flavor.
- You can heat the mixture in the microwave. Just use short bursts of power and mix every time to avoid burning.
How should I serve the Gingerbread Hot Chocolate?
I like to add whipped cream and a gingerbread cookie to my hot chocolate drink. But you could serve it as it is or even add flaked chocolate or a sprinkle of nutmeg.
Storage
If you have any leftover, let it go cold and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. You can enjoy it cold or reheat slowly on the stove. It would be best to consume this right away though.
Can this be made ahead of time?
It wouldn’t be ideal to make this ahead of time. As it is such a quick drink to make, you can easily whip up a batch within a few minutes.
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Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 3 cups milk
- 2 tbsp. Cocoa powder
- ¼ cup Milk chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp. Granulated sugar
- ½ tbsp. Molasses
- 1 ½ tsp. Ground ginger
- ¼ tsp. Nutmeg
- Whipped cream for topping
- Sprinkle Nutmeg for topping, optional
- Gingerbread cookies for topping, optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine cocoa powder, chocolate chips, sugar, molasses, ginger, nutmeg, and milk.
- Heat over medium-high heat, whisking occasionally, until chocolate is melted, and the mixture is steamy.
- Pour into two mugs, and top with whipped cream, a gingerbread cookie, or a sprinkle of nutmeg.
Notes
- Don’t overheat the mixture, or try to boil it too quickly. It will cause the milk to curdle, and you will end up with a bitter flavor.
- You can heat the mixture in the microwave. Just use short bursts of power and mix every time to avoid burning.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, is intended to serve as an estimate only, and is provided for informational purposes. The accuracy of nutritional information is not guaranteed.
