Ginger, cinnamon and allspice bring a gingerbread flavor to this hot chocolate. Intense Dutch-process cocoa powder balances the spices, and chopped milk chocolate is mixed in at the end for a creamy, rich texture.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 15 min |
| Active: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 6 to 8 servings |
Ingredients
- 6 cups milk
- 1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 3 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 7 ounces good quality milk chocolate, chopped
- Whipped cream, for serving
- Mini marshmallows, for serving
Instructions
- Combine the milk, cocoa powder, sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon nutmeg and allspice in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar, cocoa powder and spices are dissolved and the milk is steaming, about 5 minutes. Do not let the mixture come to a boil. Whisk in the chopped chocolate a little at a time until smooth. Divide among 6 to 8 mugs and garnish with whipped cream and mini marshmallows.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 302 |
| Total Fat | 14 g |
| Saturated Fat | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 37 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 33 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Cholesterol | 26 mg |
| Sodium | 101 mg |
Reviews
This was very good. Great guide and I modified some ingredients due to glycemic challenges. Delicious!!!
this is sooo yummy