Christmas Golden Star Cocoa
A festive twist on classic hot cocoa featuring rich white chocolate, caramel, and whole milk, topped with golden glitter and star-shaped decorations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp caramel sauce
- 2 tbsp sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Gold edible glitter or gold sanding sugar
- Whipped cream for topping
- Star-shaped sprinkles or piped whipped cream stars
- Optional: a drizzle of caramel on top
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk and heavy cream until hot but not boiling.
- Add the white chocolate chips and whisk until fully melted and smooth.
- Stir in the caramel sauce and blend well. Add sugar if you want extra sweetness.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the cocoa into a mug or clear glass.
- Top with a crown of whipped cream. Use star-shaped piping tips if you want whipped-cream ‘stars.’
- Sprinkle with gold edible glitter or gold sanding sugar for a glowing golden effect.
- Add a final caramel drizzle if desired.
Notes
For a fun twist, add peppermint extract for a mint chocolate version or cinnamon for a spicy cocoa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: hot cocoa, Christmas, festive drink, holiday beverage, hot chocolate
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