Santa's Hot Cocoa

Rich, velvety hot chocolate with marshmallows and a hint of peppermint - the perfect way to warm Santa up after his chilly sleigh ride.

20 mins total
Serves 2
Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Mini marshmallows for topping
  • Whipped cream (optional)
  • Crushed candy canes for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together cocoa powder and sugar.

  3. 3

    When milk is warm, whisk in the cocoa mixture.

  4. 4

    Add chocolate chips and stir until melted.

  5. 5

    Continue heating until steaming (do not boil).

  6. 6

    Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and peppermint extracts.

  7. 7

    Add a pinch of salt and mix well.

  8. 8

    Pour into festive mugs.

  9. 9

    Top with mini marshmallows and whipped cream.

  10. 10

    Sprinkle with crushed candy canes.

  11. 11

    Serve immediately while hot and creamy!

Recipe Tags

hot cocoa
drink
chocolate
santas favourite
christmas eve

Warm Up Santa's Night!

After traveling through cold winter nights, Santa will love this rich, warming hot cocoa. The peppermint adds a festive touch that's perfect for Christmas Eve!