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Also known as Christmas in a mug!!
You guys. I can’t believe it’s already December 9th, NOOO. I need this month to slow down. First of all, I’m feeling a little under the weather, I’ve got some kind of chest cold/flu thing that I’m hoping will magically go away…ASAP. I mean you guys, people have already started to arrive for Christmas and Dew Tour. Yes, today is the first day of Dew Tour here in Breckenridge. I’ve got to go brave the freezing cold temps to cheer on my younger brother Red while he competes <–send me warm vibes cause I just might freeze.
Secondly, I’ve yet to start doing all the Christmassy things I love…I need to change this now! My cousin Maggie has this whole month of December Christmassy things down. She’s doing things like drinking hot chocolate, decorating, stringing popcorn and watching The Polar Express – YES! She’s a girl after my own heart. Like those are definite Christmastime goals for me right there!
Anyway, I wanted to share this delicious sugar cookie hot chocolate with you guys today – because it’s Friday, and our weekend needs to be filled with mug after mug of chocolate and marathons of Christmas movies, I mean, obviously. OK, and after today’s day spent just standing in the cold I’ll most likely be needing a cup or two…or three myself.
I know it’s no secret, but my mom’s a freak for all things hot chocolate. I kid you not, she has like two cups a day. One in the morning and one before bed. She’s even turned my little sister Asher into a hot chocolate freak. Mom’s recently switched to a mostly cacao blend, but she still lives for a really indulgent cup like this.
It seems like every December I find it in myself to come up with yet another hot chocolate recipe to share. You see to me, it just wouldn’t be the holiday season without lots and lots of hot chocolate. Anyone there with me?
Another must of the holiday season, SUGAR COOKIES. You can’t do the holiday without sugar cookies, they’re basically a requirement. So I got to thinking, “why not just combine the two”.
Originally, I was thinking of making a white hot chocolate, but then when it came down to it, I just couldn’t do it, I need the real stuff. So I created this super sweet and incredibly creamy hot chocolate instead…flavored just like my favorite sugar cookies…but with a special ingredient that makes it just perfect.
I’m talking about sweetened condensed milk, the perfect thing to make this hot chocolate the best of the season! What’s also great about this hot cocoa is that kids love it too. Sometimes hot chocolate can get all fancy with things like dark chocolate and coffee, but this version is perfect for all!
Plus, you get to drink it with lots of sugar cookies, yes, please.
Oh, and whipped cream and marshmallows too, I mean, of course!
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 6 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- whipped cream, marshmallows, sugar cookies and or coarse sugar, for topping
Instructions
- Add the milk, sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, chocolate, vanilla, and almond extract (if using) to a large pot. Place the pot over medium low heat until the milk is scalding, but not boiling. Be sure to stir the pot often to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom and burning.
- Once the hot chocolate is steaming, ladle into mugs and dollop with whipped cream. Add marshmallows, cookies and a sprinkle of sugar if desired. Drink!
Nutrition
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Happy Friday! Have a hot chocolate filled weekend!
LOVE the mugs that you used! I totally need to try making this vegan friendly, because it looks to die for!
I really want to try this recipe! Are you using sweetened or unsweetened cocoa powder?
I use unsweetened cocoa powder. Let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this! Happy Holidays! ?
ps–yikes! sorry for the duplicates, I hope you can delete them. I’m glitching out today!
Discovered your website a few days ago and I’m obsessed! LOVE your stuff, really love your Christmas spirit (I’m so into it, it’s hard to find people who love it as much), and your interesting creations. I especially love your styling–fabulous!!!! Been reading a ton of your posts. Merry Christmas and Cheers!
Discovered your website a few days ago and I’m obsessed! LOVE your stuff, really love your Christmas spirit (I’m so into it, it’s hard to find people who love it as much), and your interesting creations. I especially love your styling–fabulous!!!! Been reading a ton of your posts. Merry Christmas and Cheers!
Welcome!! So happy you found my blog!! Thank you so much Leah! Merry Christmas!
Looks delicious! I love coming here to visit, your recipes and photos are inspiring. Can I ask where you got the adorable mugs?
Thank you! They are from Anthropogie! 🙂
time really flies..Christmas will be here before we know it.
Awesome sweets! I love hot chocolate and I love this sugar cookies…
the photos are amazing.
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Way to fast!! Wish it could be christmas longer!!
Thank you so much Ivana!
Looks like a winter wonderland to me! 🙂 Hope you feel better fast – hot chocolate is the perfect cozy drink!
Haha right!! Been drinking a ton!! Thanks so much Laura!
Stay warm and get well soon! Chlorella and spirulina are nothing short of magic for the immune system. And my mother is a hot chocolate-loving (hot chocolate, cold chocolate, unsweetened cocoa powder in a mug with some water…) freak just like yours. 🙂
I will have to try that!! Haha!! Thanks so much!!
It’s 20 degrees here and that’s way below temperature for now.
I see more hot chocolate in my future
Yay! Perfect timing!!
Your photos literally blow me away every day! Plus, this recipe = perfection!
Ah your too nice!! Thank you so much!
Christmas in a mug!! I love it! And speaking of mugs, where are these from?! so pretty!
Thanks Alice! They are from Anthropologie! 🙂
So pretty!!
Thank you Sara!
This sounds so creamy and decadent, I need a cup while we decorate our tree tomorrow!
Yum! This looks delicious!
Thanks Kari!!