Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
Gingerbread Hot Chocolate blends rich cocoa with warm holiday spices.It is creamy, festive, and perfect for winter nights.The drink is easy to prepare and full of cozy flavor.It brings the comforting essence of gingerbread to every sip.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp allspice
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream or marshmallows (for topping)
- Crushed gingerbread cookies (optional)
Instructions
- Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add cocoa powder, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
- Whisk continuously until the mixture becomes smooth and heated through.
- Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Pour into mugs.
- Top with whipped cream or marshmallows.
- Garnish with crushed gingerbread cookies for extra flair.
Notes
- Adjust spices based on your flavor preference.
- Use whole milk for a creamier texture.
- Add a tablespoon of chocolate chips for richer cocoa.
- Replace sugar with maple syrup for a deeper sweetness.
- Use dairy-free milk for a vegan version.