Jingle Bell Christmas Cocoa
A warm, festive cocoa made with rich chocolate and caramel, topped with whipped cream and gold sugar pearls.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups whole milk (or milk alternative)
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Gold sugar pearls (for garnish)
- Optional: Pinch of sea salt for a salted caramel twist
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk and milk chocolate chips. Stir constantly until melted and smooth.
- Add the caramel sauce and stir well to combine, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot cocoa into festive mugs.
- Add whipped cream on top, drizzle caramel sauce over it, and sprinkle with gold sugar pearls. For salted caramel, lightly sprinkle sea salt over the whipped cream and caramel drizzle.
Notes
Customize your cocoa with extra toppings like crushed candy canes or marshmallows. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: holiday, cocoa, hot chocolate, festive drink, winter beverage
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