Cozy Christmas Elf Hot Chocolate to Delight Your Holidays

This Christmas Elf Hot Chocolate is a creamy, festive drink that blends chocolate and peppermint, perfect for cozy holiday gatherings.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 cups

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Base

2 cups milk or almond milk for dairy-free
1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free

Chocolate Bliss

0.5 cup dark chocolate chips dairy-free for vegan
0.5 cup white chocolate chips dairy-free if needed
2 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened

Flavor Enhancements

1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract or omit for classic

Garnishing

1 cup whipped cream dairy-free if desired
festive sprinkles or crushed candy canes for decoration

Equipment

medium saucepan
Whisk
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons

Method

Steps

In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of milk and 1 cup of heavy cream over medium heat. Stir gently and warm for about 5 minutes.
Slowly whisk in 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder until fully dissolved, then continue whisking for 1-2 minutes.
Add in 0.5 cup each of dark and white chocolate chips, stirring gently over medium-low heat until melted and glossy for 3-4 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 0.5 teaspoon of peppermint extract.
Pour into festive mugs, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with festive toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize toppings with options like caramel sauce or toasted marshmallows. Best served warm.

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