Sweetheart Sugar Cookie Hot Chocolate
A delightful hot chocolate that combines the comforting flavors of sugar cookies with rich chocolate, perfect for cozy gatherings and lighter indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white chocolate
- 2 cups whole milk (or low-calorie alternative)
- 1 teaspoon pink food powder (beet or pitaya for natural coloring)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean extract
- 2 heart sugar cookies (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup pink whipped cream
- 2 heart marshmallows
- 2 vanilla sugar cookies (for garnish)
- Pink royal icing (for decoration)
- Edible glitter
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the white chocolate and whole milk.
- Whisk continuously until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add the pink food powder and vanilla bean extract; stir until completely mixed.
- Once heated through, remove from heat.
- Pour the hot chocolate into heatproof mugs.
- Top each mug with a generous dollop of pink whipped cream.
- Crumble one heart sugar cookie on top for added flavor and texture.
- Sprinkle with edible glitter for a festive touch.
- Place a heart marshmallow on each mug as a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
For a healthier version, use dairy-free chocolate and almond milk. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days, and reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, sugar cookie, festive drink, Valentine's Day, cozy beverage